Martins Fork Lake facts for kids
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Dam and Lake. View is to the west-northwest
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 Martins Fork Lake
Location in Kentucky
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| Location | Harlan County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36°44′45″N 83°15′48″W / 36.7459°N 83.263321°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Martins Fork |
| Primary outflows | Martins Fork |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. width | 2,570 ft (780 m) |
| Surface area | 340 acres (1.4 km2) |
| Max. depth | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
Martins Fork Lake is a beautiful lake located in Harlan County, Kentucky. It's not a natural lake, but a special type of lake called a reservoir. This means it was created by people building a dam across a river. Martins Fork Lake was made by building a dam on the Martins Fork river.
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About Martins Fork Lake
Martins Fork Lake is about 340-acre (1.4 km2) big. That's like 250 football fields! It was created in 1979 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. This group helps manage water resources and build projects like dams across the United States.
How the Lake Was Made
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a dam across the Martins Fork river. This dam holds back the water, creating the large lake we see today. Building reservoirs like this can help control floods and store water for different uses.
Fun Facts About the Lake
The lake is named after James Martin. He was one of the first pioneers, or settlers, in this area a long time ago. The deepest part of Martins Fork Lake is about 45 feet (14 m) deep. That's as tall as a four-story building! The lake sits at an elevation of 1,296 ft (395 m) above sea level.
Location
Martins Fork Lake is found in Harlan County, Kentucky. This county is in the southeastern part of Kentucky, known for its beautiful mountains and forests.
Images for kids
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Dam and Lake. View is to the west-northwest
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Martins Fork Lake
