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Lake Norconian with pavilion and clubhouse/hotel in the background.
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Location | Riverside County, California |
Coordinates | 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°WCoordinates: 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°W |
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.