Lake Guthridge

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Lake Guthridge
Lake Guthridge in the afternoon from Foster Street - April 2021.jpg
The shores of Lake Guthridge from Foster Street
Lake Guthridge is located in Victoria
Lake Guthridge
Lake Guthridge
LocationSale, Victoria
Coordinates38°6′45″S 147°4′30″E / 38.11250°S 147.07500°E / -38.11250; 147.07500Coordinates: 38°6′45″S 147°4′30″E / 38.11250°S 147.07500°E / -38.11250; 147.07500
Typereservoir
Basin countriesAustralia
Max. length850 m (2,790 ft)
Max. width400 m (1,300 ft)
Surface area0.25 km2 (0.097 sq mi)
Max. depth2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Water volume325 megalitres (263 acre⋅ft)

Lake Guthridge is a small artificial lake in Sale, Victoria, Australia, named after the first Sale mayor, Nehemiah Guthridge. The lake was originally a bog but Guthridge suggested converting it into a lake to supply the growing population. Its sister, acts as overflow.

Geological information[]

Length Max 850m Min 500m
Width Max 400m Min 150m
Depth 1-2m

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