Lake Wallenpaupack is a
freshwater lake in
Pennsylvania. It is the third largest lake in Pennsylvania measuring 52 miles of shoreline, 13 miles in length, 60 feet deep at points, and has in excess of 5,700 acres of surface water. It was created in 1926 by
PPL, the Pennsylvania Power & Light Company, for hydroelectric purposes as well as flood control; however, it is best known as one of several major recreational destinations in the
Pocono Mountains. It is located near the borough of
Hawley, and forms part of the boundary between
Pike and
Wayne counties located in northeastern Pennsylvania.