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Clear Fork Reservoir
Welcome to Clear
Fork Reservoir
Clear Fork Reservoir is
located seven miles southwest of Mansfield
near State Route 97. The reservoir was designed to be the major source of
water for the City of Mansfield
and was completed in 1949. Situated in the upper Clear Fork
Valley, the lake
contains 997 surface acres of water and 14 miles of shoreline. Thirty-five
square miles of farmland act as a collector of rain water to keep the
supply of water in the reservoir as constant as possible.
Information
The elevation of the
spillway is 1202 feet above sea level. 90% of the lake is more than 10 feet
deep and 40 foot depths are not uncommon. The capacity of the reservoir is
4.4 billion gallons at the 1202 elevation level.
The lake together with
1,000 acres of surrounding land is available for picnicking, boating,
fishing, camping, hiking, hunting and other forms of recreation are
available. Clear Fork Reservoir is accessible not only to the residents of Mansfield, but also
to individuals who seek relaxation at this beautiful site.
Three picnic areas,
located along State Route 97 are open to the public without charge and
picnic tables, charcoal burners, drinking fountains, restrooms and shelters
are available for use. In 1986, a handicapped picnic area and fishing pier were
constructed in Picnic Area #2 to ensure that the physically-challenged can
take advantage of this beautiful and relaxing site.
Boating is permitted on
the lake with no horsepower limit. However, a maximum speed limit of 8
miles per hour is strictly enforced. Boat rental is available at the
marina. Fishing from boats is permitted on the lake, except in the area
within 500 feet of the dam. Shore fishing is permitted on the south and
west shores only.
Ample dock spaces can
be leased on a seasonal basis.
Hunting is permitted
with shotgun and longbow on the north and west shores only. No hunting is
permitted in or near the picnic areas.
To provide greater
convenience to the public, the City of Mansfield has leased a portion of the
south shoreline to two concessionaires. These organizations sell and rent
equipment for boating and fishing at the marina. The City also operates a
family "A" campground near the marina.
Sailboat enthusiasts have
been invited to participate in this type of activity near the intersection
of Gass Road
and State Route 97. Members of the Mansfield Sailing Club have provided a
picnic area, docks, shelter, drinking fountain and restrooms. All of these
facilities are available to the general public, except the docks and their
moorings.
Four full-time patrolmen are on duty to assist visitors at the Clear Fork
Reservoir Recreation Area.
Clear Fork Reservoir
Rt. #8, 2678 Gass Road
Mansfield, Ohio
44904
Phone: 419-884-1408
E-mail: gfoster@ci.mansfield.oh.us
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