Canyon Lake (Arizona)

Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake from the water.
Location: Arizona , USA Tributaries: Salt River Drain: Salt River
Arizona , United States
Coordinates	33 ° 32 '37 "  N , 111 ° 26' 12"  W Coordinates: 33 ° 32 '37 "  N , 111 ° 26' 12"  W.
Data on the structure

The Canyon Lake is a reservoir in the US state of Arizona . It is one of four lakes in a chain of lakes created by the damming of the Salt River . The reservoir is dammed by the Mormon Flat Dam and serves to supply the greater Phoenix area with drinking water and electricity from hydropower . It is also an important recreational area for water sports and fishing . It is located in the Tonto National Forest .

Dam wall

→ Main article : Mormon Flat Dam

The reservoir is dammed by the Mormon Flat dam.

See also

• Black Canyon Lake

Web links

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Individual evidence

1. Jump up ↑ SPR: Mormon Flat Dam