Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir in the U.S. state of Maryland. It covers about 3,900 acres (16 km2) and has 69 miles (111 km) of shoreline. The lake is home to a wide variety of aquatic life, such as freshwater fish and aquatic birds. The Wisp Ski Resort is located nearby.
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Boats docked at a Deep Creek Lake dock in May 2008. | |
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| Location | Garrett County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°30′34″N 79°23′28″W |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Deep Creek, Meadow Mountain Run, Cherry Creek, Green Glade Run |
| Primary outflows | Deep Creek |
| Catchment area | 64.7 sq mi (168 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States of America |
| Max. length | 11.25 mi (18.11 km) |
| Max. width | 1.13 mi (1.82 km) |
| Surface area | 3,628 acres (14.68 km2) |
| Max. depth | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Shore length1 | 69 mi (111 km) |
| Surface elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Settlements | McHenry, Maryland |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
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