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Lake Norconian

Lake Norconian
Lake norconian pavilion hotel.jpg
Lake Norconian with pavilion and clubhouse/hotel in the background.
Location Riverside County, California
Coordinates 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°W / 33.92417; -117.57083Coordinates: 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°W / 33.92417; -117.57083
Type lake
Basin countries United States
Max. length 1,800 feet (550 m) (approx.)
Max. width 1,800 feet (550 m) (approx.)
Surface area 60 acres (24 ha)
Surface elevation 653 feet (199 m)
Islands one small island
Settlements Norco, California

Lake Norconian, is an artificial lake, in Norco, Riverside County, California.

Lake Norconian was created in the early 1920s as part of the Norconian Resort. This 60-acre (24 ha) lake was equipped with a boat house and beautiful Pavilion. It was the site where a few 1930's movies were filmed. Acquired with the resort by the U. S. Navy in 1941, the lake is now part of the Naval Surface Warfare Assessment Center.



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