Miscoe Lake Explained

Miscoe Lake
Location:Providence County, Rhode Island / Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Type:reservoir
Basin Countries:United States
Length:0.8miles
Area:49acres
Volume:226acre feet Normal
Elevation:71m (233feet)
Pushpin Map:Massachusetts#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Miscoe Lake in Massachusetts, USA.
Reference:[1] [2]

Miscoe Lake is a reservoir[1] in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island. It is about 0.8miles long and the northern tip of the lake lies in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. At normal levels it has a surface area of 49acres. It has also been known as Grants Mills Pond and Miso Meadow Pond.

Located at the southern part of the lake is historical Grant's Mill. It resides on Miscoe Lake Dam, also known as Grants Mill Pond Dam, which was built in 1937. The dam's height is 14feet with a length of 75feet, and maximum discharge is 70cuft per second. Its capacity is with normal storage of . The dam drains an area of 3sqmi.

Wildlife

The lake is home to many wildlife species, including beavers, swans, herons, cormorants, turtles, and is a temporary habitat for Canada geese. Fish species include Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Bluegill.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 . State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Environmental Management - Water Quality Regulations . www.dem.ri.gov .
  2. Web site: FindLakes.com - Miscoe Lake, Rhode Island . findlakes.com .