Laguna Niguel Lake
Artificial lake in Laguna Niguel, California / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Laguna Niguel Lake, formerly known as Sulphur Creek Reservoir, is an artificial 44-acre (180,000 m2) fishing and recreational lake in Laguna Niguel, California. It is created by the Sulphur Creek Dam, which was completed in 1966. It is located at 33°32′59″N 117°42′22″W and is 190 feet (58 m) above sea level. It is fed from two sources, one of which is Sulphur Creek itself and the other, a storm drain.[2] It is accessed from La Paz Road, which runs along its east shore.[3] Surrounding the reservoir is the Laguna Niguel Regional Park.[4] In addition, within the lake on the large island is a protected bird sanctuary.
Laguna Niguel Lake | |
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Sulphur Creek Reservoir Cañada Salada Arroyo Salada | |
Location | Laguna Niguel, California |
Coordinates | 33°32′48″N 117°42′19″W[1] |
Type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Sulphur Creek |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 44 acres (18 ha) |
Surface elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
There is a fee to access the park and lake which costs $3 on weekdays, $5 on weekends, and $7 on holidays.