Granite Basin Lake facts for kids
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 Granite Basin Lake
Location in Arizona
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| Location | Prescott National Forest, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°37′1″N 112°32′55″W / 34.61694°N 112.54861°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Average depth | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Surface elevation | 5,600 ft (1,700 m) |
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.
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
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