Granite Basin Lake
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  Granite Basin Lake | |
| Location | Prescott National Forest, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°37′1″N 112°32′55″W / 34.61694°N 112.54861°WCoordinates: 34°37′1″N 112°32′55″W / 34.61694°N 112.54861°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Average depth | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Surface elevation | 5,600 ft (1,700 m) |
Granite Basin Lake is a reservoir located near Prescott, in Yavapai County, North Central Arizona. It is in the Prescott National Forest, adjacent to the Granite Mountain Wilderness Area.
History[]
Construction began on the dam in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was completed in 1939.
The Raft, a segment of the movie Creepshow 2, was filmed at the lake.
Fish species[]
- Largemouth Bass
- Sunfish
- Channel Catfish
References[]
- Information and Education Division; "Arizona Fishin' Holes", Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2007
External links[]
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Categories:
- Reservoirs in Yavapai County, Arizona
- Prescott National Forest
- Dams in Arizona
- Dams completed in 1939