Pruess Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pruess Lake |
|
|---|---|
Sunbeams over Pruess Lake, November 2009
|
|
 Pruess Lake
Location in Utah
Pruess Lake
Location in the United States
|
|
| Location | Millard County, Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°53′05″N 114°00′46″W / 38.8846460°N 114.0128633°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 1,645 m (5,397 ft) |
Pruess Lake is a small lake in Utah, United States. It gets its water from natural springs. The lake is found in a place called Snake Valley, in Millard County. It is located in the western part of central Utah.
Pruess Lake is just south of a town called Garrison. It is also north of another town named Burbank. The lake was named after Charles Preuss. He was a mapmaker who traveled with an explorer named John C. Fremont. Fremont went on several big trips to explore the American West. It is not known why the spelling of the lake's name is "Pruess" instead of "Preuss." However, all official maps and state documents use the spelling "Pruess." The lake covers an area of about one square mile.
Contents
Pruess Lake: A Small Utah Gem
Pruess Lake is a beautiful natural spot in Utah. It is known for its clear water and peaceful surroundings. The lake is an important part of the local environment.
How Pruess Lake Gets Its Water
Several springs flow into Pruess Lake. These include Big Springs, which is in Nevada. Another spring is Dearden Springs, found along Lake Creek. This creek flows through both Nevada and Utah.
- Farmers use a lot of water from the lake and its creeks.
- Because of this, only one spring, Clay Spring, always flows into the lake.
- Pruess Lake has also been changed to work like a reservoir. This was done by building the Pruess Lake Dam. The dam helps store water for farming.
Fun Things to Do at Pruess Lake
Pruess Lake is a popular place for people in the area to visit. It offers a few fun outdoor activities.
- The road to Great Basin National Park is very close to the lake. This park is famous for its natural beauty.
- Many people enjoy going to Pruess Lake for fishing.
- It is also a good spot for small boating or floating on the water.
Wildlife at Pruess Lake
Pruess Lake is home to many different kinds of animals. It is a habitat for a variety of wildlife.
- One special animal found here is a type of mollusk.
- This mollusk is called the California floater (Anodonta californiensis).
- It is a unique species that has been around since the time of Lake Bonneville. Lake Bonneville was a huge ancient lake that once covered much of Utah.
