Verdi Lake (Nevada) facts for kids
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 Verdi Lake
Location in Nevada
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| Location | Ruby Mountains, Elko County, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 40°38′54″N 115°21′12″W / 40.64833°N 115.35333°W |
| Type | tarn |
| Primary outflows | Talbot Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 6 acres (2.4 ha) |
| Max. depth | 86 ft (26 m) |
| Surface elevation | 10,184 ft (3,104 m) |
Verdi Lake is a beautiful lake high up in the Ruby Mountains in Nevada, United States. It's a special type of lake called a tarn, which means it was formed by a glacier (a huge, slow-moving river of ice). This lake is found in a protected area called the Ruby Mountains Wilderness, which is managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
About Verdi Lake
Verdi Lake is located in Elko County, Nevada. It sits at the very top of a valley called Talbot Canyon. The lake is very high up, at an elevation of 10,184 feet (about 3,104 meters) above sea level. Right next to it, to the south, is a mountain called Verdi Peak.
The lake is about 6 acres (2.4 hectares) in size. That's roughly the size of four football fields! It's also quite deep, reaching up to 86 feet (about 26 meters) in some spots.
Special Features of Verdi Lake
Verdi Lake is unique for a couple of reasons:
- Highest Lake: It is the highest lake in the entire Ruby Mountains. Because it's so high, it's usually the last lake to melt and thaw out in the spring after winter.
- Hidden Outlet: Most lakes have a river or stream flowing out of them from the surface. But Verdi Lake is different! It doesn't have a normal surface outlet. Instead, its water slowly soaks into the ground.
How Water Flows from Verdi Lake
Even though you can't see a stream flowing out of Verdi Lake, its water still goes somewhere! The water that seeps into the ground eventually comes out as a spring a bit further down Talbot Canyon. This spring is the main source of water for Talbot Creek.
Talbot Creek then flows out of the mountains. It passes near a small town called Lamoille. After that, it joins with Lamoille Creek. Finally, Lamoille Creek flows into the main part of the Humboldt River. So, the water from Verdi Lake travels a long way!
See also
In Spanish: Lago Verdi para niños
