Horsethief Basin Lake

Reservoir in central Arizona
34°9′40.75″N 112°17′35.39″W / 34.1613194°N 112.2931639°W / 34.1613194; -112.2931639TypeReservoirBasin countriesUnited StatesManaging agencyUnited States Forest ServiceSurface area2 acres (0.81 ha)Average depth10 ft (3.0 m)Surface elevation6,000 ft (1,800 m)

Horsethief Basin Lake is a reservoir in the Bradshaw Mountains and the Prescott National Forest, in central Arizona, United States. It is located near Crown King in eastern Yavapai County. Fish species present include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Muskie.

Features

Horsethief Basin Resort began as a park facility of the City of Phoenix, built in 1936−1937 with assistance from the Public Works Administration (PWA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).[1] In 1966 the city sold its interest in the resort buildings to private owners, and the area reverted to administration by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Prescott National Forest.

A tract of USFS Recreation Residences exists in Horsethief Basin.[2]

The reservoir's dam is open to pedestrians and anglers. Boating is allowed on the lake.

Fish species

  • Largemouth Bass
  • Sunfish
  • Channel Catfish (stocked)
  • Tiger Musky (stocked)

References

  1. ^ Woodward, Jim; Richards, N. Christine (October 30, 1992). "Horsethief Basin Resort, 7 miles Southeast of Crown King, Crown King, Yavapai County, AZ". Historic American Buildings Survey. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  2. ^ "NFH Interactive Map".
  • Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map
  • Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. AZ-158, "Horsethief Basin Resort, 7 miles Southeast of Crown King, Crown King, Yavapai County, AZ", 13 photos, 27 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
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