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Locke Lake
Locke Lake Barnstead NH.jpg
View of Locke Lake from outlet
Location of Locke Lake in New Hampshire, USA.
Location of Locke Lake in New Hampshire, USA.
Locke Lake
Location in New Hampshire
Location of Locke Lake in New Hampshire, USA.
Location of Locke Lake in New Hampshire, USA.
Locke Lake
Location in the United States
Location Belknap County, New Hampshire
Coordinates 43°23′12″N 71°13′55″W / 43.38667°N 71.23194°W / 43.38667; -71.23194
Primary inflows Halfmoon Lake
Primary outflows tributary of Webster Stream
Basin countries United States
Surface area 149 acres (0.60 km2)
Surface elevation 640 ft (200 m)
Settlements Barnstead

Locke Lake is a beautiful body of water located in the middle of New Hampshire, a state in the United States. It covers about 149 acres, which is roughly the size of 113 football fields! This lake gets its water from another nearby lake called Halfmoon Lake. The water then flows out of Locke Lake into a stream known as Webster Stream.

Discovering Locke Lake

Locke Lake is a freshwater lake that plays an important role in its local environment. It is surrounded by a special area called the Locke Lake Colony. This colony is a private community, which means it is mainly for the people who live there.

Where is Locke Lake Located?

You can find Locke Lake in Belknap County, which is in the central part of New Hampshire. The lake is specifically located within the town of Barnstead. It sits about 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level.

How Locke Lake Works: Water Flow

Lakes like Locke Lake are part of a bigger system of water. Water flows into Locke Lake from Halfmoon Lake. This is called an "inflow." Then, water flows out of Locke Lake into Webster Stream. This is called an "outflow." Webster Stream eventually joins other waterways.

What is a Watershed?

Locke Lake is part of something called a watershed. A watershed is like a giant funnel. It's an area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common body of water, like a river, lake, or ocean. Locke Lake is part of the Suncook River watershed. The Suncook River flows south and eventually joins the larger Merrimack River. Understanding watersheds helps us see how all water sources are connected.

Visiting Locke Lake

Because Locke Lake is surrounded by the Locke Lake Colony, a private development, there is no public access to the lake. This means that generally, only residents of the colony or their guests can use the lake. This helps protect the lake's environment and maintain privacy for the community.

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