Marsh Creek Lake is a man-made lake that resulted from the construction of a dam across Marsh Creek, filling a valley that prompted the relocation of residents from Milford Mills, Pennsylvania to higher ground. The reasons for creating the lake were "... frequent flooding, water shortages and lack of recreational opportunities for nearby population centers...."[1]

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Marsh Creek Lake
Marsh Creek Lake at Marsh Creek State Park
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Location	Chester County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	40.07°N 75.73°W / 40.07; -75.73
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Marsh Creek
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	535 acres (217 ha)

The lake is bordered by Marsh Creek State Park to the east and Lyndell, Pennsylvania to the west.

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  Marsh Creek facing west
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  Marsh Creek facing north
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  Marsh Creek facing east

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