Amarillo Lake
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LocationAmarillo, Texas
BasincountriesUnited States
| Amarillo Lake | |
|---|---|
  Amarillo Lake  Amarillo Lake | |
| Location | Amarillo, Texas |
| Coordinates | 35°13′07.2″N 101°51′08.6″W / 35.218667°N 101.852389°W |
| Type | Playa |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 656 acres (265 ha) |
| Average depth | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Surface elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| References | GNIS[1] |
Amarillo Lake, also known as Wildhorse Lake is a lake located in northern Amarillo, Texas.[2] The reservoir is situated on the south side of Interstate 40 (and the historic Route 66).[3] The city of Amarillo was originally constructed around the lake.[4][5]
