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Winnisquam Lake

 
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Winnisquam Lake
Winnisquam Lake -
Location Belknap County, New Hampshire
Coordinates 43°32′42″N 71°30′32″W / 43.545°N 71.50889°W / 43.545; -71.50889Coordinates: 43°32′42″N 71°30′32″W / 43.545°N 71.50889°W / 43.545; -71.50889
Primary inflows Winnipesaukee River
Primary outflows Winnipesaukee River
Basin countries United States
Max. length 10.5 miles (16.9 km)
Max. width 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Surface area 4,238 acres (17.15 km2)
Surface elevation 482 feet (147 m)
Islands Loon Island; Three Islands; Pot Island; Hog Island; Mohawk Island
Settlements Meredith; Laconia; Sanbornton; Belmont; Tilton (villages of Winnisquam and East Tilton)

Winnisquam Lake is located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire, in the communities of Meredith, Laconia, Sanbornton, Belmont, and Tilton. At 4,238 acres[1], it is the fourth-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire. The lake is primarily fed by the outlet from Lake Winnipesaukee, and Winnisquam's outlet is the Winnipesaukee River, flowing to the Merrimack River.

References

  1. ^ New Hampshire GRANIT database

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