Loughberry Lake
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LocationSaratoga Springs, NY
Coordinates43°05′49″N 73°45′36″W / 43.097°N 73.76°W
TypeDammed Reservoir
PartofSaratoga Lake Watershed
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| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY |
| Coordinates | 43°05′49″N 73°45′36″W / 43.097°N 73.76°W |
| Type | Dammed Reservoir |
| Part of | Saratoga Lake Watershed |
| Primary outflows | Spring Run |
| Built | 1871 |
| Max. length | 5,207 feet (1.587 km) |
| Max. width | 849 feet (0.259 km) |
| Surface area | 76 acres (0.31 km2) |
| Average depth | 11 feet (3.4 m) |
| Water volume | 260,000,000 US gallons (980,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 286 feet (87 m) |
Loughberry Lake is a reservoir in the city of Saratoga Springs, New York. It is approximately 5,207 feet (1.59 km) long, about 849 feet (0.26 km) wide at its widest point, and has an average depth of about 11 feet (3.4 m).[1]
The reservoir is located entirely within the city of Saratoga Springs. It has been the primary source of the city's drinking water since the late 19th century.
The dam is located at the southern end of the reservoir, with New York State Route 50 running along it.