Goldwater Lake

Reservoir in Yavapai County, Arizona
34°29′53.4″N 112°27′00.0″W / 34.498167°N 112.450000°W / 34.498167; -112.450000[1]TypereservoirPrimary inflowsBanning CreekPrimary outflowsBanning CreekBasin countriesUnited StatesSurface area25 acres (10 ha)Average depth10 ft (3.0 m)Surface elevation5,990 ft (1,830 m)

Goldwater Lake is a reservoir formed by a dam on Banning Creek, located south of Prescott in North Central Arizona. This lake is maintained by the City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department.[2] The park has facilities for picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, volleyball, and horseshoes.

The lake is named for longtime Prescott mayor Morris Goldwater, uncle of U.S. senator and 1964 Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater.[3]

Fish species

Day Use at Goldwater Lake
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Crappie
  • Sunfish
  • Catfish (Channel)
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
  • Gila Trout
  • Crawfish

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Banning Creek
  2. ^ City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department – Goldwater Lake
  3. ^ Arizona scenic drive: Lynx Lake-Goldwater Lake loop
  • Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map
  • Arizona Fishing Locations Map
  • Video of Goldwater Lake Archived 2008-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
  • Goldwater Lake Picnic Area – 34°29′55″N 112°26′56″W / 34.49861°N 112.44889°W / 34.49861; -112.44889
  • Lower Goldwater Lake – 34°29′55″N 112°27′20″W / 34.49861°N 112.45556°W / 34.49861; -112.45556
  • Lower Goldwater Dam – 34°29′54″N 112°27′27″W / 34.49833°N 112.45750°W / 34.49833; -112.45750
  • Upper Goldwater Lake – 34°29′52″N 112°26′58″W / 34.49778°N 112.44944°W / 34.49778; -112.44944
  • Upper Lake Goldwater Dam – 34°29′54″N 112°27′05″W / 34.49833°N 112.45139°W / 34.49833; -112.45139