Lake Norconian facts for kids
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Lake Norconian with pavilion and clubhouse/hotel in the background.
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 Lake Norconian
Location in California
Lake Norconian
Location in the United States
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| Location | Riverside County, California |
| Coordinates | 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°W |
| Type | lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1,800 feet (550 m) (approx.) |
| Max. width | 1,800 feet (550 m) (approx.) |
| Surface area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 653 feet (199 m) |
| Islands | one small island |
| Settlements | Norco, California |
Lake Norconian is an artificial lake in Norco, Riverside County, California.
Lake Norconian was created in the early 1920s as part of the Norconian Resort. This 60-acre (24 ha) lake was equipped with a boat house and pavilion. It was the site where a few 1930s movies were filmed.
The lake and resort were acquired by the US Navy in 1941; the area is operated as Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona, part of the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
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