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Brown's Falls Reservoir
Location of Brown's Falls Reservoir in New York, USA.
Location of Brown's Falls Reservoir in New York, USA.
Brown's Falls Reservoir
Location in New York
Location of Brown's Falls Reservoir in New York, USA.
Location of Brown's Falls Reservoir in New York, USA.
Brown's Falls Reservoir
Location in the United States
Location St. Lawrence County, New York,
United States
Coordinates 44°07′24″N 75°00′52″W / 44.1232°N 75.0145°W / 44.1232; -75.0145
Type Reservoir
Primary inflows Oswegatchie River
Primary outflows Oswegatchie River
Basin countries United States
Surface area 136 acres (0.55 km2)
Average depth 21 feet (6.4 m)
Max. depth 66 feet (20 m)
Shore length1 4.3 miles (6.9 km)
Surface elevation 1,345 feet (410 m)
Islands 1
Settlements Newton Falls, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Brown's Falls Reservoir is a special kind of lake located near Newton Falls, New York. Unlike natural lakes, this one was built by people. It's called a "reservoir" because its main job is to store water. This reservoir is an important part of the Oswegatchie River system.

What is Brown's Falls Reservoir?

A reservoir is a large, artificial lake. People build them to hold water for different reasons. Sometimes, they help control floods. Other times, they store water for drinking or to generate electricity. Brown's Falls Reservoir is part of the Oswegatchie River. This means the river flows into and out of the reservoir.

Location and Size

Brown's Falls Reservoir is found in St. Lawrence County, New York. It covers an area of about 136 acres. That's like 100 football fields! The deepest part of the reservoir goes down about 66 feet. This makes it a significant body of water in the region.

Fish and Wildlife

This reservoir is home to many different types of fish. If you were to go fishing there, you might find:

These fish make the reservoir a lively place. They are part of the local ecosystem.

Accessing the Reservoir

It's important to know that you can only visit Brown's Falls Reservoir with special permission. This permission comes from Reliant Energy. They are a company that manages the reservoir. This rule helps keep the area safe and well-managed.

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