Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona, that was formed in the early 1900s when the Chino Valley Irrigation District built a dam on Granite Creek. The City of Prescott bought the reservoir and surrounding land in 1997 to preserve it as recreational land. Local rockclimbers use the granite cliffs above and adjacent to the lake for top-roping and lead climbing. The lake is also the home of TriCity Prep Rowing Crew, a local high school team and only rowing team in Northern Arizona.

Watson Lake
The diversion dam can be seen on the left.
Location of Watson Lake in Arizona, USA.
Location of Watson Lake in Arizona, USA.
Watson Lake
Location of Watson Lake in Arizona, USA.
Location of Watson Lake in Arizona, USA.
Watson Lake
LocationYavapai County, Arizona
Coordinates34°35′13″N 112°25′24″W / 34.58694°N 112.42333°W / 34.58694; -112.42333
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsGranite Creek
Primary outflowsGranite Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area70 acres (28 ha)
Average depth50 ft (15 m)
Surface elevation5,100 ft (1,600 m)
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References

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  • "Arizona Fishin' Holes", Information and Education Division, Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2007
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