Lake Seymour (Vermont) facts for kids
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Seymour Lake- Morgan Vermont
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 Seymour Lake
Location in Vermont
Seymour Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 44°53′49″N 071°58′54″W / 44.89694°N 71.98167°W |
| Lake type | Glacial lake , ice age |
| Primary inflows | outlet from Mud Pond, Sucker Brook |
| Primary outflows | Clyde River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
| Max. width | 2 mi (3.2 km) |
| Surface area | 1,732 acres (7.01 km2) |
| Max. depth | 169 ft (52 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,278 ft (390 m) |
| Settlements | morgan township |
Seymour Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake located in the town of Morgan. This area is part of what's known as the Northeast Kingdom in Orleans County, Vermont. The lake got its name from Israel Seymour, who was one of the first people to be granted land here. Native Americans used to call it Namagonic, which means "salmon trout spearing place." It is one of only two lakes in the Clyde River system that is deep, cold, and very clean.
About Seymour Lake
Lake Size and Shape
Seymour Lake covers a large area of about 1,732 acres (7 square kilometers). It stretches for about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) in length and is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) wide. The deepest part of the lake goes down to 167 feet (51 meters). If you look at it on a map, the lake has a unique shape, like a giant number "7".
Water Flow
The lake gets its water from two main streams: one flows from Mud Pond, and the other is called Sucker Brook. Water then flows out of Seymour Lake into Echo Pond. From Echo Pond, the water empties into the Clyde River. Eventually, this water travels to Lake Memphremagog and then all the way to Canada's St. Lawrence River.
The Dam at Seymour Lake
There is a dam at Seymour Lake that helps create hydroelectric power. This means it uses the force of moving water to make electricity. The dam was first finished in 1928. It helps control the water level of the lake, which has a normal surface area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). The dam is owned by Citizens Utilities Company.
The dam is built from stone and has a strong concrete core inside. It stands about 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and is 68 feet (21 meters) long. The dam was rebuilt in 2004 to make sure it stays strong and works well.
