| Lake Galena | |
| Coords: | 42.4072°N -90.3417°W |
| Catchment: | 10340acres |
| Basin Countries: | United States |
| Area: | 220acres |
| Shore: | 7miles |
| Elevation: | 715feet |
| Pushpin Map: | Illinois#USA |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Lake Galena in Illinois, USA. |
Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.[1]
The lake formed following the damming of Smallpox Creek in 1974.[2] Smallpox Creek is one of many tributaries of the Mississippi River.
Lake Galena receives its water from a watershed about 10591acres in size and is located at an elevation of about 710feet.[3] It encompasses an area of 225acres and with 7miles of shoreline. It is located within a private development of Galena known as the Galena Territory.
The lake is mostly used for recreational purposes including boating and fishing. The lake is managed by a non-profit corporation, The Galena Territory Association, who manages a marina located on the east end of the lake.[4] The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a small inlet of the lake.[5]