Amarillo Lake

Amarillo Lake
Amarillo Lake
Amarillo Lake
LocationAmarillo, Texas
Coordinates35°13′07.2″N 101°51′08.6″W / 35.218667°N 101.852389°W / 35.218667; -101.852389
TypePlaya
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area656 acres (265 ha)
Average depth48 ft (15 m)
Surface elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
ReferencesGNIS

Amarillo Lake, also known as Wildhorse Lake is a lake located in northern Amarillo, Texas. The reservoir is situated on the south side of Interstate 40 (and the historic Route 66). The city of Amarillo was originally constructed around the lake.