Lake Waramaug

Lake Waramaug
Lake Waramaug with
Mount Bushnell across the water
Lake Waramaug
Location in Connecticut
LocationWarren & Washington, Connecticut
Coordinates41°41′52″N 73°21′44″W / 41.6977611°N 73.3621928°W / 41.6977611; -73.3621928
TypeNatural lake
EtymologyNamed after Chief Waramaug
Primary inflowsSucker Brook (Lake Waramaug Brook), groundwater
Primary outflowsEast Aspetuck River
Max. length2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Max. width1.75 miles (2.82 km)
Surface area656 acres (265 ha)
Average depth22.1 feet (6.7 m)
Max. depth40 feet (12 m)
Residence time300 days
Surface elevation692 feet (211 m)

Lake Waramaug is a 656-acre (265 ha) lake occupying parts of the towns of Kent, Warren and Washington in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States, approximately 24 miles (39 km) north of Danbury. The lake is named after Chief Waramaug, who wintered in the area surrounding Lake Waramaug.