Quaker Lake

Quaker Lake is located south of Coldspring, New York. Fish species present in the lake are rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and black bullhead. There is a state owned carry down launch located in Allegany State Park off NY-280.^[2] The state park also offers a swimming area and facilities on the lake.

LocationCattaraugus County, New York

Coordinates42°02′42″N 78°52′09″W

Primary inflowsQuaker Run

Primary outflowsAllegheny Reservoir

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Quaker Lake
Quaker Lake in 2014
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Location	Cattaraugus County, New York
Coordinates	42°02′42″N 78°52′09″W
Primary inflows	Quaker Run
Primary outflows	Allegheny Reservoir
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	270 acres (1.1 km2)[1]
Average depth	15 ft (4.6 m)
Max. depth	40 ft (12 m)
Surface elevation	1,340 ft (410 m)
Settlements	Coldspring, New York

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Quaker Lake was constructed in the 1960s, one of the byproducts of the Kinzua Dam construction. A spillway across Route 280 empties the lake into the Allegheny Reservoir.