Deep Creek Lake facts for kids
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Boats docked at a Deep Creek Lake dock in May 2008.
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 Deep Creek Lake
Location in Maryland
Deep Creek Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Garrett County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°30′34″N 79°23′28″W / 39.5095354°N 79.3911531°W |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Deep Creek, Meadow Mountain Run, Cherry Creek, Green Glade Run |
| Primary outflows | Deep Creek |
| Catchment area | 64.7 sq mi (168 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States of America |
| Max. length | 11.25 miles (18.11 km) |
| Max. width | 1.13 miles (1.82 km) |
| Surface area | 3,628 acres (14.68 km2) |
| Max. depth | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Shore length1 | 69 mi (111 km) |
| Surface elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Settlements | McHenry, Maryland |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Deep Creek Lake is the biggest lake inside the state of Maryland. It's not a natural lake; people created it. The lake covers about 3,900 acres (15.8 square kilometers). It has a long shoreline, stretching for about 69 miles (111 kilometers). Many kinds of fish and water birds live in the lake. The Wisp Ski Resort is also very close to Deep Creek Lake.
History of Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek Lake was made as part of a big project in the 1920s. The Youghiogheny Hydroelectric Company built a dam on Deep Creek. This dam helps to create electricity from water power.
The Deep Creek Dam is located about 8 miles (13 kilometers) north of Oakland, Maryland. It is a special kind of dam made from earth and rocks. It blocks a small river that flows into the Youghiogheny River.
Building the dam started in 1923 and finished in 1925. The power plant began making electricity on May 26, 1925. In the year 2000, the state of Maryland bought the lake. Now, Deep Creek Lake State Park lets everyone enjoy the lake.
Fishing at Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek Lake is a great place for fishing. Many different types of fish live here. People often catch these fish:
