Lake Placid (New York) facts for kids
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View from the gondola on Whiteface Mountain
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 Lake Placid
Location in New York
Lake Placid
Location in the United States
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| Location | Adirondack Mountains, Essex County, New York, US |
| Coordinates | 44°19′N 073°58′W / 44.317°N 73.967°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,170 acres (8.8 km2) |
| Average depth | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,857 ft (566 m) |
| Islands | Buck Island, Moose Island, Hawk Island |
| Settlements | Lake Placid |
Lake Placid is a beautiful lake located in the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York State, United States. It sits right next to the Village of Lake Placid. This lake is famous for its clear waters and stunning mountain views.
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All About Lake Placid
Where is Lake Placid?
Lake Placid is a fairly large lake. It covers about 2,170 acres (8.8 km2) of water. The lake is also quite deep, with an average depth of about 50 feet (15 m). You can find it in Essex County, within the towns of North Elba and St. Armand.
Islands in the Lake
Lake Placid has three cool islands. Their names are Buck Island, Moose Island, and Hawk Island. These islands add to the lake's natural beauty.
Protecting Lake Placid
Keeping the Water Clean
Lake Placid is very important to the nearby village. It provides clean drinking water for the people living there. Because of this, keeping the lake's water clean is a big job for the local community. The lake gets its fresh water from natural springs and streams flowing down from the Adirondack Mountains.
There are almost 300 houses built along the lake's edge. Many of these houses are not lived in all year. This helps the water stay clean and healthy for everyone.
Fighting Invasive Species
People in the area work hard to protect the lake from harmful plants and animals. These are called invasive species. They can take over and hurt the lake's natural environment. Local groups have been very successful in stopping these invaders. They even have a special station where boats are cleaned before entering the water. This helps prevent new invasive species from being carried into the lake.
Amazing Fish
Lake Placid is also known for its excellent fishing. It has produced some record-breaking lake trout. This shows how healthy and full of life the lake is.
Images for kids
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House on Buck Island
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Whiteface Mountain from northern end of lake
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New + old boathouses
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House on Buck Island
