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The Granite Mountain Reservoir (formerly Squaw Valley Reservoir) is a lake managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Washoe County, Nevada. The reservoir is a fishing destination stocked with several species of fish, including trout, bass and catfish.[2]

Granite Mountain Reservoir
Granite Mountain Reservoir
Granite Mountain Reservoir
LocationWashoe County, Nevada
Coordinates40°49′30″N 119°32′12″W
TypeReservoir
Surface elevation4,505 feet (1,373 m)[1]

Description


The Granite Mountain Reservoir is primarily fed by a large spring located less than a mile north. The lake's approximate surface area is 47.5 acres (19 ha) and its max depth is 45 feet. The lake has been stocked with fish by the National Department of Wildlife.[citation needed]


Name Change


Due to the offensive nature of the word "squaw," the name of Granite Mountain Reservoir was changed on September 8, 2022 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.[1]


Ownership


The reservoir and the valley below is private land, though public access is allowed to the east side of the reservoir only. The dam serves as a bridge to travel between the two, however public travel across is not allowed.[citation needed]


References


  1. "Granite Mountain Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. February 1, 1990. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  2. "Squaw Creek Reservoir Washoe County". Fish the West. Retrieved 2011-08-16.





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