Powderhorn Lake (Minnesota)
| Powderhorn Lake | |
|---|---|
Powderhorn Lake, April 2011 | |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
| Coordinates | 44°56′30.2″N 93°15′24.4″W / 44.941722°N 93.256778°W |
| Managing agency | Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board |
| Surface area | 11.38 acres (0.0461 km2) |
| Max. depth | 24 feet (7.3 m) |
| Shore length1 | 0.62 miles (1.00 km) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Powderhorn Lake is a small, natural lake within Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The lake has a shoreline of 0.62 miles (1.00 km), a surface area of about 11 acres (0.045 km2), and a maximum depth of 24 feet (7.3 m). The lake is a popular local destination for fishing, and it is serves as a backdrop for many events and activities in Powderhorn Park. The lake takes its name from its original shape that more closely resembled a powder horn.