Piseco Lake facts for kids

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Location	Hamilton County, New York, United States
Coordinates	43°24′42″N 74°32′47″W / 43.4116396°N 74.5463869°W / 43.4116396; -74.5463869
Primary inflows	Fall Stream, Cold Stream, Mill Stream, Warner Brook, Sheriff Lake Outlet
Primary outflows	Piseco Outlet
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	2,849 acres (11.53 km2)
Average depth	58 feet (18 m)
Max. depth	125 feet (38 m)
Surface elevation	1,660 feet (510 m)
Islands	2
Settlements	Piseco, New York

Piseco Lake is a beautiful lake found in Hamilton County, New York. It is located close to the small town of Piseco. You can find this lake nestled within the amazing Adirondack Mountains.

The water from Piseco Lake flows out into a stream called Piseco Outlet. This outlet then joins the West Branch Sacandaga River.

How Piseco Lake Got Its Name

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Piseco Lake has an interesting story! In the early 1800s, a man named Joshua Brown was working as a surveyor in the area. He met a Native American person named "Pezeeko" who lived by the lake. Joshua Brown decided to name the lake after Pezeeko. This is how Piseco Lake got its unique name.

Fun Facts About Piseco Lake

• Piseco Lake is quite large, covering about 2,849 acres (which is about 11.5 square kilometers).
• It's also a deep lake! The average depth is around 58 feet (18 meters).
• At its deepest point, Piseco Lake goes down to about 125 feet (38 meters). That's like a 12-story building underwater!
• The lake sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet (506 meters) above sea level.
• There are two islands located in Piseco Lake.