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Lake Arrowhead
Location of Lake Arrowhead in Maine, USA.
Location of Lake Arrowhead in Maine, USA.
Lake Arrowhead
Location in Maine
Location of Lake Arrowhead in Maine, USA.
Location of Lake Arrowhead in Maine, USA.
Lake Arrowhead
Location in the United States
Location Limerick / Waterboro, York County, Maine, United States
Coordinates 43°39′51″N 70°44′19″W / 43.664146°N 70.738564°W / 43.664146; -70.738564
Type Reservoir
Basin countries United States
Surface area 1,100 acres (450 ha)
Settlements Limerick

Lake Arrowhead is a special kind of lake found in the towns of Waterboro and Limerick in York County, Maine, United States. It's not a natural lake formed by nature, but an artificial lake. This means it was created by people!

Discover Lake Arrowhead

Lake Arrowhead is a very interesting place. It was made by building a dam across a river. This creates a large area where water collects, forming a lake. This type of lake is also called a reservoir.

Where is Lake Arrowhead Located?

Lake Arrowhead is in the state of Maine, which is in the northeastern part of the United States. It sits between two towns: Waterboro and Limerick. Both of these towns are in York County, Maine.

How Big is Lake Arrowhead?

This artificial lake covers a large area. It has a surface area of about 1,100 acres (4.5 km2). To give you an idea, that's like more than 800 football fields! It's a significant body of water in the region.

The Little Ossipee River Connection

Lake Arrowhead was formed on the Little Ossipee River. This river flows into the lake, and then the water continues its journey out of the lake. The Little Ossipee River eventually flows northeast until it joins a bigger river called the Saco River in Limington. Rivers like these are important for the environment and for local communities.

The Lake Arrowhead Community

Around the shores of Lake Arrowhead, there is a large neighborhood called the Lake Arrowhead Community. Many homes and people live near the lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery and activities the lake offers.

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