| Lake Galena | |
|---|---|
| Location | Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Smallpox Creek |
| Primary outflows | Smallpox Creek |
| Catchment area | 10,340 acres (41.8 km2)[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 220 acres (89 ha)[1] |
| Shore length1 | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Surface elevation | 715 ft (218 m)[2] |
| Settlements | Galena |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.[1][3]
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The lake formed following the damming of Smallpox Creek in 1974.[1] Smallpox Creek is one of many tributaries of the Mississippi River.
Lake Galena receives its water from a watershed about 10,340 acres (42 km²) in size and is located at an elevation of about 715 feet (218 m).[1][2] It encompasses an area of 220 acres (89 ha) and with a 7 miles (11.3 km) shoreline.[1] It is located within a private development of Galena known as the Galena Territory.
The lake is mostly used for recreational purposes including boating and fishing. The lake is managed by a private corporation and the Galena Territory manages a marina located on a shore of the lake.[1][4] The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a corner of the lake.[5]