A former iron ore quarry lake with a broad shallow area and very deep sections toward the center and parts of the east end. Depths range from very shallow water to well over 150 ft, with a reported maximum around 335 ft. The Sherwood Forest area includes submerged trees, iron-rich rock and schist/mica features, multiple wooden fish cribs, a diver platform, and a large boat resting along the east wall.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1.5m - 102.1m
Depth Note
Depths described as 5–60 ft with areas over 150 ft, and a maximum around 335 ft near the center. Large boat reported at 25–30 ft; fish cribs around 25 ft; a large area limited to ~40 ft.
Best Season
July and Aug.
Typical Conditions
Temperature reported around 80F at ~5 ft in July/Aug and about 50F around 40 ft, with deeper water colder.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Very cold water is reported below about 40 ft and the site includes extreme depths; plan exposure protection and depth limits accordingly.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Points of interest include a 45-ft-long boat on the east wall in about 25–30 ft, approximately 20 large wooden fish cribs near 25 ft, and a diver platform around 25 ft (about 12x12).
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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