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Lake
Wallenpaupack
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The
area that is now Lake Wallenpaupack was
once only a creek, winding its way
through the bowl-like, wooded terrain of
what is now the Lake Wallenpaupack
watershed. The creek was known to the
Leni-Lenape Indians as "Wallenpaupack,"
which means "the stream of swift and
slow water."
Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. dammed
the creek and built the lake in 1926 to
supply water for a hydroelectric power
plant. Lake Wallenpaupack is
approximately 5,700 acres in size, has
approximately 52 miles of shoreline and
an average depth of 29.5 feet. Lake
Wallenpaupack is used extensively for
water-related activities such as
swimming, water-skiing, fishing,
boating, and snowmobiling.
Activities & Entertainment
Also
known as the Lake Region of the Poconos,
this amazing area of Northeast
Pennsylvania abounds with natural
beauty, caring communities and state
pride. Outdoor recreation, antiques,
shopping and historical landmarks are
all popular areas of interest in our
region.
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