Lake Chamberlain (Connecticut)
Lake in Connecticut, USA
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Lake Chamberlain is a reservoir in Bethany, Connecticut fed by the Sargent River. The lake and surrounding area is owned by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. Approximately 7.5 miles (12,100 m) of trails at the lake may be accessed by permit.[2][3] The reservoir serves as part of the local water supply.
LocationBethany, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°23′55″N 72°59′16″W
BasincountriesUnited States
| Lake Chamberlain | |
|---|---|
Lake Chamberlain | |
  Lake Chamberlain | |
| Location | Bethany, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°23′55″N 72°59′16″W |
| Type | Reservoir[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 97 acres (0.39 km2) |
| Max. depth | 64 feet (20 m) |
| Surface elevation | 397 ft (121 m)[1] |
The Sargent River, a tributary of the West River, flows through the valley west of West Rock Ridge. Lake Chamberlain was constructed in 1890 and enlarged in 1958.[4] The 1,300 feet (400 m) Lake Chamberlain Dam creates the reservoir holding 900 million US gallons (3,400,000 m3) of water.[5]
