Indian Lake (Indiana)

Indian Lake is a reservoir in the city of Lawrence in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is approximately 11 miles (20 km) northeast of downtown Indianapolis. It was created in 1929 by damming Indian Creek, a tributary to Fall Creek.

Indian Lake
Location of Indian Lake in Indiana, USA.
Location of Indian Lake in Indiana, USA.
Indian Lake
Location of Indian Lake in Indiana, USA.
Location of Indian Lake in Indiana, USA.
Indian Lake
LocationMarion County, Indiana
Coordinates39°53′0″N 85°59′20″W
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsIndian Creek
Primary outflowsIndian Creek
Basin countries United States
Surface area60 acres (24 ha)
Surface elevation774 ft (236 m)[1]

Prior to the creation of Geist Reservoir in 1943 and Eagle Creek Reservoir in 1967, Indian Lake was the largest body of water in Marion County.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Indian Lake (Indiana)



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