Crescent Lake (Florida)
Lake in Florida, United States of America
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Crescent Lake is a 15,960-acre (64.6 km2) freshwater lake located in Putnam and Flagler counties in North Central Florida.[1] The lake is approximately 13 miles (21 km) in length and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide. At the north end it connects to the St. Johns River by way of Dunns Creek.[2]
LocationFlagler / Putnam counties, Florida, United States
Coordinates29.4635°N 81.5007°W
BasincountriesUnited States
Max.length13 mi (21 km)
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| Location | Flagler / Putnam counties, Florida, United States |
| Coordinates | 29.4635°N 81.5007°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 13 mi (21 km) |
| Max. width | 2 mi (3.2 km) |
Surface area | 15,960 acres (6,460 ha) |
Geology
History
Crescent Lake was formerly known as Dunn's Lake.[4]
Search for wreckage of the Alligator
On December 9, 2008, a group of volunteers led by scientists from the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program in St. Augustine, Florida searched the east side of Crescent Lake for the sunken wreckage of the Alligator.[5][6]