River Reservoir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Reservoir |
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 River Reservoir
Location in Arizona
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| Location | Apache County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°2′0.96″N 109°26′11.51″W / 34.0336000°N 109.4365306°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Average depth | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
| Surface elevation | 8,220 ft (2,510 m) |
River Reservoir was built in 1896. It is located on the Little Colorado River in Apache County, Arizona. This reservoir is the biggest and deepest of three lakes known as the Greer Lakes.
For safety reasons, the dam at River Reservoir was emptied in 2004. It was fixed in 2005. Now, like the other two Greer Lakes, it has new features for visitors. River Reservoir sits high up at 8,220 feet (2,510 m) in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
About River Reservoir
River Reservoir covers 50 acres (20 ha) of water. It is about 20 feet (6.1 m) deep on average. The deepest parts can reach 45 feet (14 m).
The Arizona Game and Fish Department helps keep the lake full of fish. They add young rainbow trout in the spring. They also add larger rainbow trout in the spring and summer. Sometimes, a few brown trout swim into the reservoir. These come from a special water channel that refills the lake in winter.
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