Lake Galena (Illinois)

Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.[1][3]

Lake Galena
Location of Lake Galena in Illinois, USA.
Location of Lake Galena in Illinois, USA.
Lake Galena
Location of Lake Galena in Illinois, USA.
Location of Lake Galena in Illinois, USA.
Lake Galena
LocationJo Daviess County, Illinois, U.S.
Coordinates42°24′26″N 90°20′30″W
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsSmallpox Creek
Primary outflowsSmallpox Creek
Catchment area10,340 acres (41.8 km2)[1]
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area220 acres (89 ha)[1]
Shore length17 mi (11 km)
Surface elevation715 ft (218 m)[2]
SettlementsGalena
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

History

The lake formed following the damming of Smallpox Creek in 1974.[1] Smallpox Creek is one of many tributaries of the Mississippi River.

Geography

Lake Galena receives its water from a watershed about 10,591 acres (42.86 km2) in size and is located at an elevation of about 710 feet (220 m).[1][2] It encompasses an area of 225 acres (91 hectares) and with 7 miles (11 km) of shoreline.[1] It is located within a private development of Galena known as the Galena Territory.

Use

The lake is mostly used for recreational purposes including boating and fishing. The lake is managed by a non-profit corporation, The Galena Territory Association, who manages a marina located on the east end of the lake.[1][4] The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a small inlet of the lake.[5]

See also

Bibliography

Further reading
  • Shirk, M. (1995). Super Family Vacations, 3rd Edition: Resort and Adventure Guide. New York: HarperResource.

Notes
  1. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. (Unknown last update). Mississippi North River Watershed. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/water-quality/report-1996/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-09.html
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Galena Lake. Retrieved June 24, 2007
  3. Brainy Geography. (2007). Galena Lake Illinois. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from "Galena Lake Illinois". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
  4. Galena Territory Association. (2007, June 18). Lake Galena & Marina. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.thegalenaterritory.com/amen_lgm.cfm
  5. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. (Unknown last update). North Course. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.eagleridge.com/golf_spa/north.asp
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