Granite Basin Lake
Granite Basin Lake is a reservoir located near Prescott, in Yavapai County, North Central Arizona. It is in the Prescott National Forest, adjacent to the Granite Mountain Wilderness Area.
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| Location | Prescott National Forest, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°37′1″N 112°32′55″W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | United States Forest Service |
| Surface area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Average depth | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Surface elevation | 5,600 ft (1,700 m) |
History
Construction began on the dam in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was completed in 1939. A tract of USFS Recreation Residences exists by Granite Basin Lake.[1]
The Raft, a segment of the movie Creepshow 2, was filmed at the lake.
Fish species
References
- Information and Education Division; "Arizona Fishin' Holes", Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2007
External links
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