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Marsh Creek Lake
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Marsh Creek Lake at Marsh Creek State Park
Location of Marsh Creek Lake in Pennsylvania, USA.
Location of Marsh Creek Lake in Pennsylvania, USA.
Marsh Creek Lake
Location in Pennsylvania
Location of Marsh Creek Lake in Pennsylvania, USA.
Location of Marsh Creek Lake in Pennsylvania, USA.
Marsh Creek Lake
Location in the United States
Location Chester County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°04′N 75°44′W / 40.07°N 75.73°W / 40.07; -75.73
Type reservoir
Primary inflows Marsh Creek
Basin countries United States
Surface area 535 acres (217 ha)

Marsh Creek Lake is a man-made lake that resulted from the construction of a dam across Marsh Creek, filling a valley that prompted the relocation of residents from Milford Mills, Pennsylvania to higher ground. The reasons for creating the lake were "... frequent flooding, water shortages and lack of recreational opportunities for nearby population centers...."

The lake is bordered by Marsh Creek State Park to the east and Lyndell, Pennsylvania to the west.

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    Marsh Creek facing west

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    Marsh Creek facing north

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    Marsh Creek facing east

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