Sylvan Lake (New York)
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Sylvan Lake is located next to the community by that name in the Town of Beekman, New York, United States. It is the deepest and second-largest lake in Dutchess County.[2]
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Location | Sylvan Lake, New York, United States |
Coordinates | 41°36′32″N 73°44′28″W |
Primary outflows | Sylvan Lake Brook |
Catchment area | 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2) |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 116 acres (47 ha) |
Average depth | 65 feet (20 m)[1] |
Max. depth | 140 feet (43 m) |
Shore length1 | 1.8 miles (2.9 km)[1] |
Surface elevation | 323 feet (98 m) |
Settlements | Sylvan Lake |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
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It is a popular local recreation spot. Many summer camps are located along it, as well as a large private campground. Many residents from Chelsea Cove also use the lake recreationally.