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Lake Lurleen

Coordinates: 33°17′43.37″N 87°40′43.66″W / 33.2953806°N 87.6787944°W / 33.2953806; -87.6787944
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Lake Lurleen
Lake Lurleen as seen from a lakeside trail
Location of Lake Lurleen in Alabama, USA.
Location of Lake Lurleen in Alabama, USA.
Lake Lurleen
Location of Lake Lurleen in Alabama, USA.
Location of Lake Lurleen in Alabama, USA.
Lake Lurleen
LocationTuscaloosa County, Alabama
Coordinates33°17′43.37″N 87°40′43.66″W / 33.2953806°N 87.6787944°W / 33.2953806; -87.6787944
Lake typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. lengthc. 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Max. width0.5 miles (0.80 km)
Surface area250 acres (100 ha)
Average depth48 feet (15 m)
Surface elevation68 m (223 ft)

Lake Lurleen is a public reservoir located in Tuscaloosa County, in west-central Alabama. It is named after Lurleen Wallace, the first woman elected Governor of Alabama. It is within Lake Lurleen State Park.[1] The lake covers 250 acres (100 ha), is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide, and has a maximum depth of 48 feet (15 m).[1] Largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie reside in its waters for fishers.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lake Lurleen State Park". State Parks Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved November 5, 2024.