Lake Galena (Illinois)
Reservoir in Illinois, U.S.
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Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.[1][3]
| Lake Galena | |
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  Lake Galena Location within Illinois  Lake Galena Location within the United States | |
| Location | Jo Daviess County, Illinois, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°24′26″N 90°20′30″W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Smallpox Creek | |
| Smallpox Creek | |
| 10,340 acres (41.8 km2)[1] | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 220 acres (89 ha)[1] |
Shore length1 | 7 mi (11 km) |
Surface elevation | 715 ft (218 m)[2] |
| Settlements | Galena |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
History
The lake formed following the damming of Smallpox Creek in 1974.[1] Smallpox Creek is one of many tributaries of the Mississippi River.
Geography
Lake Galena receives its water from a watershed about 10,591 acres (42.86 km2) in size and is located at an elevation of about 710 feet (220 m).[1][2] It encompasses an area of 225 acres (91 hectares) and with 7 miles (11 km) of shoreline.[1] It is located within a private development of Galena known as the Galena Territory.
Use
The lake is mostly used for recreational purposes including boating and fishing. The lake is managed by a non-profit corporation, The Galena Territory Association, who manages a marina located on the east end of the lake.[1][4] The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a small inlet of the lake.[5]