Sheldrake Lake

Sheldrake Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Sheldrake Lake
image_lake = Sheldrake6.jpg
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location = New Rochelle, New York
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catchment = convert|2.66|sqmi|abbr=on
basin_countries = United States
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area = convert|25|acre|abbr=on
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Sheldrake Lake is a man-made body of water located in the north-eastern section of New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York. It has a sturface area of 25 acres and formerly served as the water supply for the neighboring Village of Larchmont. The lake is the result of Larchmont Water Company Dam #2 on the Sheldrake River. The dam, constructed in 1935, is masonry with a height of convert|31|ft|m and a length of convert|1000|ft|m. The dam has a maximum discharge is convert|987|cuft|m3 per second and drains an area of convert|2.66|sqmi|km2.

Today the lake is part of a 60 acre conservancy, permanently protected from development. It is an important resource for the neighboring communities which offers a unique wildlife habitat and an zone for nature-related study and recreation. Wildlife at the lake includes ducks and Canada geese. [ [http://www.sheldrakecenter.org/ Welcome to Sheldrake Environmental Center! ] ]

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*gnis|965021
* [http://newyork.hometownlocator.com/maps/bigmap.cfm?fid=965021 Sheldrake Lake Map]


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