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Lake Galena (Illinois)

Reservoir in Illinois, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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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]

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