Granite Basin Lake

Granite Basin Lake is a reservoir located near Prescott, in Yavapai County, North Central Arizona. It is in the Prescott National Forest, adjacent to the Granite Mountain Wilderness Area.

Granite Basin Lake
Granite Basin Lake
LocationPrescott National Forest, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Coordinates34°37′1″N 112°32′55″W
TypeReservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Average depth6 ft (1.8 m)
Surface elevation5,600 ft (1,700 m)

History

Construction began on the dam in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was completed in 1939.

The Raft, a segment of the movie Creepshow 2, was filmed at the lake.

Fish species

References

    • Information and Education Division; "Arizona Fishin' Holes", Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2007
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