Honnedaga Lake | |
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Location |
Herkimer County, New York, United States |
Primary outflows | Honnedaga Brook |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 770 acres (3.1 km2) |
Average depth | 50 feet (15 m) |
Max. depth | 180 feet (55 m) |
Surface elevation | 2,300 feet (700 m) |
Settlements | Atwell, New York |
Honnedaga Lake originally was called Jocks or Transparent Lake. The name later was changed to "Honnedaga" the local Indian name for "clear waters" or "calm waters". The closest village is Atwell, New York.