Buckhorn Lake (other)
Buckhorn Lake may refer to one of several lakes: *Buckhorn Lake (Ontario), Canada *Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky), United States *Buckhorn Lake (Houston), Texas, United States See also *Lower Buckhorn Lake Lower Buckhorn Lake is a lake located within the townships of Selwyn and Trent Lakes in Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada and is one of the Kawartha Lakes. Numerous small islands are located within the lake while the southern area is dominated ...

Buckhorn Lake (Ontario)
Buckhorn Lake is a lake in the townships of Trent Lakes and Selwyn in Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada, and is one of the Kawartha lakes. The primary inflow is from Pigeon Lake through the Gannon Narrows at the west. Secondary inflows are from Chemong Lake through the Harrington Narrows to Harrington Bay at the south, and from Sandy Lake via Sandy Creek to Sandy Creek Bay at the south. A dam and lock 31 of the Trent–Severn Waterway at the community of Buckhorn control the outflow of the lake to Lower Buckhorn Lake at the northeast. It appears that the lake acquired its name as a consequence of its shape, appearing similar in shape to a buck's head with antlers or horns projecting either side, being Pigeon and Chemong Lakes. Buckhorn is also a small town surrounded by the lake. There are a few restaurants in the Buckhorn region and many summer cottages. Settlements on the lake include Buckhorn, the Curve Lake First Nation Curve Lake First Nation ( oj, Oshkiigmong ...
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Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky)
Buckhorn Lake, located south of Buckhorn, Kentucky, United States and northwest of Hazard, Kentucky off Kentucky Route 28, is a reservoir created by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1967 by impounding the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River. The lake was flooded over top of a small township called Bowlingtown. Buckhorn Lake is an impoundment of the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River. Buckhorn Dam is an earthen dam, high and in length at its crest, with a maximum capacity of and normal storage of . The origin of the lake's name is uncertain. Some claim the name is taken from the discovery of a buck's horn at a nearby salt lick. Others claim that it is named for a buck killed by Jerry Smith, the area's first settler. Buckhorn Lake is home to a sizable population of muskie, making it an attractive destination for fishermen. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate C ...
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Buckhorn Lake (Houston)
Buckhorn Lake is a private lake Private or privates may refer to: Music * " In Private", by Dusty Springfield from the 1990 album ''Reputation'' * Private (band), a Denmark-based band * "Private" (Ryōko Hirosue song), from the 1999 album ''Private'', written and also recorde ... in Harris County in the state of Texas, United States. The lake is approximately filled with cypress trees and was created by an underwater creek and spring. It is well stocked for fishing. References Reservoirs in Texas Geography of Houston Protected areas of Harris County, Texas Bodies of water of Harris County, Texas {{Houston-stub ...
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