Lake Moraine (New York)

Lake Moraine (also known as Madison Reservoir) is a mesotrophic lake located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northeast of Hamilton, New York. The lake is 261 acres (1.06 km²), consisting of two basins which are separated by a causeway and interconnected by a culvert. The northern basin is 79 acres (0.32 km²) and is relatively shallow with a maximum depth of 12 feet (3.7 m) and average depth of 3.7 feet (1.1 m). The larger southern basin is 172 acres (0.70 km²) and has a maximum depth of 45 feet (14 m) and an average depth of 17.7 feet (5.4 m).^[1] Payne Brook is the lake's outflow that flows into the Chenango River.^[2]

LocationMadison County, New York,
United States

Coordinates42°51′22″N 75°31′08″W

TypeLake

Primary inflows

Payne Brook

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Lake Moraine
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Location	Madison County, New York, United States
Coordinates	42°51′22″N 75°31′08″W
Type	Lake
Primary inflows	Payne Brook
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	1,211 feet (369 m)
Islands	4 Big Island, Kinmouth Island, Heyser Island, Snake Island
Settlements	Hamilton, New York

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