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Martins Fork Lake

Reservoir in Harlan County, Kentucky From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Martins Fork Lake is a 340-acre (1.4 km2) reservoir in Harlan County, Kentucky. The lake was impounded from the Martin's Fork in 1979 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It is named for James Martin, an early pioneer in the area.[4]

Coordinates36°44′45″N 83°15′48″W
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Martins Fork Lake is located in Kentucky
Martins Fork Lake
Martins Fork Lake
Location within Kentucky
LocationHarlan County, Kentucky
Coordinates36°44′45″N 83°15′48″W
Typereservoir
Martins Fork
Martins Fork
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length[1]
Max. width2,570 ft (780 m)
Surface area
340 acres (1.4 km2)
Max. depth45 ft (14 m)[2]
Surface elevation
1,296 ft (395 m)[3]
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