Lake Lillinonah
Lake in Western Connecticut, United States
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Lake Lillinonah /ˌlɪlɪˈnoʊnə/ is a manmade lake located in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties of Western Connecticut, approximately 60 miles (97 km) northeast of New York City.[3] It is the second largest lake in Connecticut, smaller only than Candlewood Lake.[3] The lake is bordered by six towns: Brookfield, Bridgewater, Newtown, New Milford, Roxbury, and Southbury.[3] It was formed in 1955 by impoundment of the Housatonic River and the Shepaug River by the Shepaug Dam which was built by the Connecticut Light and Power Company.[3] Some of the most expensive real estate in the Greater Danbury area is located on the shores of the lake, in the towns of Brookfield, Bridgewater and Newtown.
| Lake Lillinonah | |
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Lake Lillinonah near the Bridgewater Boat Launch | |
  Lake Lillinonah Location within Connecticut  Lake Lillinonah Location within the United States | |
| Location | Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41°28′08″N 73°18′43″W |
| Type | Reservoir |
Managing agency | Lake Lillinonah Authority, CL&P |
First flooded | September 27, 1955 |
| Max. length | 12 to 14 mi (19 to 23 km) |
Surface area | 1,547 to 1,900 acres (626 to 769 ha) |
| Max. depth | 110 ft (34 m) |
Shore length1 | 45 mi (72 km) |
Surface elevation | 59 m (194 ft)[1] |
| References | [2] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Governance
The Lake Lillinonah Authority is a governing body responsible for overseeing the lake's management and conservation.[4] Established to address environmental concerns and enforce boater safety rules, the authority collaborates with local governments to maintain the lake's ecological balance and enhance public access.
