Cowan Lake (Ohio)
Reservoir in Clinton County, Ohio
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Cowan Lake, also known as Cowan Creek Reservoir, is a lake within Cowan Lake State Park in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. Its surface area is 692 acres (2.80 km2).[3] Cowan Lake lies near the Cincinnati Arch, an uplifting of bedrock that occurred during the Appalachian Mountains' building process. The erosion of this arch in the Cowan region exposes fossil-rich limestone. The limestone near Cowan and other parts of the exposed arch are some of the most famous fossil hunting fields in the world.
| Cowan Lake | |
|---|---|
| Cowan Creek Reservoir | |
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  Cowan Lake Location within Ohio  Cowan Lake Location within the United States | |
| Location | Cowan Lake State Park, Clinton County, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 39°23′19″N 83°55′29″W[1][2] |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Cowan Creek | |
| Cowan Creek | |
| 32,640 acres (13,210 ha) [3] | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 692 acres (280 ha) [3] |
| Max. depth | 42 ft (13 m) [3] |
Surface elevation | 965 feet (294 m)[1][2] |
| Islands | 1 (Austin Island) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
The lake takes its name from Cowan Creek, the creek that was dammed in 1950 to form the lake. Its source is at 39°24′12″N 83°41′18″W.[4] Cowan Creek was named for John Cowan, the first surveyor of the area.[5]
Cowan Lake State Park, which includes the lakes and its immediate surroundings, was dedicated in 1968.
