Sheldrake Lake
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| Location | New Rochelle, New York |
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| Catchment area | 2.66 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 25 acres (10 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 129 ft (39 m) |
Sheldrake Lake is a body of water located in the north-eastern section of New Rochelle in of Westchester County, New York. It has a surface 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 31 feet (9.4 m) and a length of 1,000 feet (300 m). The dam has a maximum discharge is 987 cubic feet (27.9 m³) per second and drains an area of 2.66 square miles (6.9 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.
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