Powderhorn Lake (Minnesota)

Powderhorn Lake
Frozen Powderhorn Lake
Powderhorn Lake, April 2011
Powderhorn Lake is located in Minnesota
Powderhorn Lake
Powderhorn Lake
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota, US
Coordinates44°56′30.2″N 93°15′24.4″W / 44.941722°N 93.256778°W / 44.941722; -93.256778
Managing agencyMinneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Surface area11.38 acres (0.0461 km2)
Max. depth24 feet (7.3 m)
Shore length10.62 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).[1] 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.

  1. ^ "Powderhorn (27001400) | LakeFinder". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-05-15.