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Lake Saltonstall (Connecticut)

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Basin countries
  
United States

Max depth
  
34 m

Mean depth
  
12 m

Average depth
  
41 feet (12 m)

Area
  
171 ha

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Location
  
Branford / East Haven, Connecticut, United States

Surface area
  
0.66 square miles (1.7 km)

Similar
  
Mashapaug Lake, Lillinonah Trail, Stillwater Pond State Park, Maltby Lakes, Saugatuck Reservoir

Lake Saltonstall is a long narrow lake located in south-central Connecticut. It covers an area of approximately 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) and is nestled in the center of the trap rock Saltonstall Mountain. The lake is surrounded by forest and serves as part of the local water supply for surrounding towns.

Map of Lake Saltonstall, Connecticut, USA

The lake and the area around it is owned by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, a company which also regulates fishing and rents boats. Private boats are not allowed.

Interstate 95 runs across the southern edge of the lake, connecting the towns of East Haven, Connecticut and Branford, Connecticut.

Lake Saltonstall's maximum depth does not exceed 113 feet (34 m) and its mean depth is 41 feet (12 m).

References

Lake Saltonstall (Connecticut) Wikipedia