Favre Lake, Nevada

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Location of Favre Lake within Nevada

Favre Lake is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada. It is located at the head of Kleckner Canyon, at approximately 40°34.4'N and 115°23.8'W, and at an elevation of 9500 feet (2895 meters). It has an area of approximately 19 acres (7.7 hectares), and a depth of up to 45 feet (13.7 meters). It is one of the sources of Kleckner Creek, which after exiting the mountains merges with other streams to form the South Fork of the Humboldt River.

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