Antietam Lake
| Antietam Lake | |
|---|---|
  Antietam Lake | |
| Location | , Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°21′22″N 075°52′12″W / 40.35611°N 75.87000°WCoordinates: 40°21′22″N 075°52′12″W / 40.35611°N 75.87000°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Antietam Creek |
| Primary outflows | Antietam Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
Antietam Lake is a reservoir located in Berks County, Pennsylvania entirely within the .[1][2] The lake was formerly owned by the city of Reading. It was purchased by Berks County in 2006.[3] The lake is surrounded by 643 acres of park land.[4]
Historical Information[]
A beautiful waterfall formed by the dam can be seen on your way into Antietam Lake Park. Also, a historical spring house is located in the park. It is believed to be over one-hundred fifty years old and is still intact. It is one of the main historical attractions in the park. In addition, a historical home on the property known as Bingaman House has been restored and is an environmental educational center.
Geographical Information[]
The lake is formed by the disbandment of the Antietam Creek. The lake is stocked annually with trout.
References[]
- ^ "Antietam Lake Park." Reading, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania's Americana Region, retrieved online February 23, 2019.
- ^ "Antietam Lake Park." Reading, Pennsylvania: Planning Commission, County of Berks.
- ^ Memorandum from Officers of the Commissioners of Berks County ("Re: Antietam Lake Property Offer," November 21, 2005). Reading, Pennsylvania: Officers of the Commissioners of Berks County, retrieved from online archives February 23, 2019.
- ^ "Antietam Lake Park | Visit PA Americana". www.visitpaamericana.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
External links[]
- Reservoirs in Pennsylvania
- Protected areas of Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Bodies of water of Berks County, Pennsylvania