Lake Guthridge

Lake Guthridge
Location Sale, Victoria
Coordinates 38°6′45″S 147°4′30″E / 38.11250°S 147.07500°ECoordinates: 38°6′45″S 147°4′30″E / 38.11250°S 147.07500°E
Type reservoir
Basin countries Australia
Max. length 850 m
Max. width 400 m
Surface area 0.25 km²
Max. depth 2 m
Water volume 325 megalitres

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, Lake Guyatt acts as overflow.

Geological information

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

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