Lake Galena (Illinois) facts for kids
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 Lake Galena
Location in Illinois
Lake Galena
Location in the United States
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| Location | Jo Daviess County, Illinois, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°24′26″N 90°20′30″W / 42.40722°N 90.34167°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Smallpox Creek |
| Primary outflows | Smallpox Creek |
| Catchment area | 10,340 acres (41.8 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 220 acres (89 ha) |
| Shore length1 | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Surface elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Settlements | Galena |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.
History
The lake formed following the damming of Smallpox Creek in 1974. 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). It encompasses an area of 225 acres (91 hectares) and with 7 miles (11 km) of shoreline. 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. The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a small inlet of the lake.
