Lake Dexter (Wisconsin)
| Lake Dexter | |
|---|---|
  Lake Dexter | |
| Location | Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44°23′14″N 90°07′12″W / 44.38722°N 90.12000°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Surface area | 287 acres (116 ha) |
| Max. depth | 17 feet (5.2 m) |
Lake Dexter is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.[1] The lake has a surface area of 287 acres (116 ha) and reaches a depth of 17 feet (5.2 m).[1]
Lake Dexter was formed in 1965 when a dam on the Yellow River was completed.[2] The lake takes its name from Dexter township.[2] A variant name is "Dexter Lake".[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Dexter
- ^ a b Rudolph, Robert S. (1970). Wood County Place Names (PDF). The University of Wisconsin Press. p. 43.
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