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Green Valley Lake
Location of Green Valley Lake in Arizona, USA.
Location of Green Valley Lake in Arizona, USA.
Green Valley Lake
Location in Arizona
Location of Green Valley Lake in Arizona, USA.
Location of Green Valley Lake in Arizona, USA.
Green Valley Lake
Location in the United States
Location Gila County, Arizona,
United States
Coordinates 34°14′3″N 111°21′57″W / 34.23417°N 111.36583°W / 34.23417; -111.36583
Type reservoir
Basin countries United States
Surface area 13 acres (5.3 ha)
Average depth 10 ft (3.0 m)
Surface elevation 4,840 ft (1,480 m)
Settlements Payson
Green Valley Park in the town of Payson, Arizona
Green Valley Park in the town of Payson, Arizona

Green Valley Lake is a cool spot located in Payson, Arizona. It is not a natural lake, but a special kind of lake called a reservoir. Think of a reservoir as a big storage area for water! Green Valley Lake is actually connected to two smaller lakes, all part of the beautiful Green Valley Park.

These lakes were built between 1993 and 1996. Their main job is to help refill the underground water supply, which is very important for the local area. This process is called "groundwater recharge."

Green Valley Park, Payson Arizona
Green Valley Park, Payson Arizona

Fish That Live Here

Green Valley Lake is a popular place for fishing! Many different types of fish call this lake home. It is a great spot for young anglers to try and catch some fish.

Popular Fish Species

Here are some of the fish you might find swimming in Green Valley Lake:

Green Valley Park in Payson, Arizona
Green Valley Park in Payson, Arizona
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