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.
| Horsethief Basin Lake | |
|---|---|
 View across lake from eastern shore | |
  Horsethief Basin Lake | |
| Location | Bradshaw Mountains, Prescott National Forest, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°9′40.75″N 112°17′35.39″W / 34.1613194°N 112.2931639°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | United States Forest Service |
| Surface area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Average depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Surface elevation | 6,000 ft (1,800 m) |
Features
editHorsethief 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
edit- Largemouth Bass
- Sunfish
- Channel Catfish (stocked)
- Tiger Musky (stocked)
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "NFH Interactive Map".
External links
edit- 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
