Lake Norconian

Lake Norconian

Lake Norconian with pavilion and clubhouse/hotel in the background.
Location Riverside County, California
Coordinates 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°W / 33.92417; -117.57083Coordinates: 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°W / 33.92417; -117.57083[1]
Type lake [1]
Basin countries United States
Max. length 1,800 feet (550 m) (approx.)[2]
Max. width 1,800 feet (550 m) (approx.)[2]
Surface area 60 acres (24 ha)
Surface elevation 653 feet (199 m)[1]
Islands one small island[2]
Settlements Norco, California

Lake Norconian, is an artificial lake, in Norco, Riverside County, California.[1]

Lake Norconian was created in the early 1920s as part of the Norconian Resort. This 60-acre (24 ha) lake was equipped with a boat house and beautiful Pavilion. It was the site where a few 1930's movies were filmed. Acquired with the resort by the U. S. Navy in 1941, the lake is now part of the Naval Surface Warfare Assessment Center.[3]

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