Lake Moraine (New York)
| Lake Moraine | |
|---|---|
| Location | Madison County, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°51′22″N 75°31′08″W / 42.856°N 75.519°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 |
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). Payne Brook is the lake's outflow that flows into the Chenango River.