Lake Carnico
Artificial lake in Nicholas County, Kentucky
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Lake Carnico is a 114-acre (0.46 km2) reservoir in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was constructed in 1962.[1] The name Lake Carnico came alive from a name contest that was held by Charles Cox from July 27, 1961, to August 5, 1961.[2] Departments such as the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Kentucky Highway Department, and the "Chain of Lakes" state legislation, built a dam and started building properties to surround Lake Carnico.[3] The geography aspect about Lake Carnico is that the water is fresh and the type of fish that live in the lake are Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead and much more.[4] The name of the group of citizens who found Lake Carnico is unknown till this day.[5]
| Lake Carnico | |
|---|---|
  Lake Carnico | |
| Location | Nicholas County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38°20′49″N 84°02′28″W |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 114 acres (46 ha) |
