Lake Moraine | |
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Location |
Madison County, New York, United States |
Primary outflows | Payne Brook |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | 1.62 miles (2.61 km) |
Surface area | 261 acres (1.06 km2) |
Average depth | 17.7 feet (5.4 m) |
Max. depth | 45 feet (14 m) |
Surface elevation | 1300 feet |
Settlements | Hamilton, New York |
Lake Moraine (also known as Madison Reservoir) is a mesotrophic lake located 2.5 miles from Hamilton, New York. The lake is 261 acres, consisting of two basins which are separated by a causeway and interconnected by a culvert. The northern basin is 79 acres and is relatively shallow with a maximum depth of 12.0 feet and average depth of 3.7 feet. The larger southern basin is 172 acres and has a maximum depth of 45 feet and an average depth of 17.7 feet.Payne Brook is the lake's outflow that flows into the Chenango River.