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Sabtu, 12 Agustus 2017

Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.

HistoryEdit



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

GeographyEdit



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Lake Galena receives its water from a watershed about 10,591 acres (42.9 km²) in size and is located at an elevation of about 710 feet (218 m). It encompasses an area of 225 acres (89 ha) and with 7 miles (11.3 km) of shoreline. It is located within a private development of Galena known as the Galena Territory.

UseEdit



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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. The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a small inlet of the lake.

See alsoEdit



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  • Galena River
  • List of lakes in Illinois

BibliographyEdit



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Further readingEdit

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

NotesEdit



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