Fords Lake

Fords Lake
Location Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 41°29′38″N 75°45′48″W / 41.49389°N 75.76333°W / 41.49389; -75.76333Coordinates: 41°29′38″N 75°45′48″W / 41.49389°N 75.76333°W / 41.49389; -75.76333
Basin countries United States
Built 1995 (1995)
Surface area 73 acres (30 ha)
Surface elevation 1,142 ft (348 m)
References [1]

Fords Lake is a man made, 67 acre (27 ha) lake with an average depth of 11 feet (3.4 m) on Buttermilk Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania constructed in 1995. Owned by the state of Pennsylvania and controlled by the state Fish and Boat Commission, it is used for recreation purposes, such as boating, which is limited to electric powered motors and un-powered boats and for fishing. A surfaced launch ramp and parking facilities are also present upon entrance of the lake.

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References

  1. ↑ "Fords Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved September 15, 2011.


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