Goldwater Lake
Reservoir in Yavapai County, Arizona
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Goldwater Lake is a reservoir formed by a dam on Banning Creek, located south of Prescott in North Central Arizona. This lake is maintained by the City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department.[2] The park has facilities for picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, volleyball, and horseshoes.
| Goldwater Lake | |
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  Goldwater Lake Location within Arizona | |
| Location | Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°29′53.4″N 112°27′00.0″W[1] |
| Type | reservoir |
| Banning Creek | |
| Banning Creek | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 25 acres (10 ha) |
Average depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
Surface elevation | 5,990 ft (1,830 m) |
The lake is named for longtime Prescott mayor Morris Goldwater, uncle of U.S. senator and 1964 Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater.[3]
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