Lake Winnepocket

Lake Winnepocket
Winnepocket Pond
Satellite imagery of Lake Winnepocket, courtesy of the USGS
Location	Webster, New Hampshire
Type	Lake
Primary inflows	Schoodac Brook
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	229 acres (93 ha)
Max. depth	63 ft (19 m)
Surface elevation	453 ft (138 m)
Islands	0
Settlements	Swetts Mills

Lake Winnepocket is a 229-acre (93 ha) freshwater lake in Webster, New Hampshire, near the Swetts Mills village. It is separated from Walker Pond by the Blackwater River, a Contoocook River tributary. It is on the north side of Round Hill.

Geography

Lake Winnepocket is located near the Blackwater River in Webster, New Hampshire. It has an elevation of 453 feet(138 meters) above sea level. It is located west of Walker Pond, and is located north of Round Hill.

Hydrology

Lake Winnepocket is mainly spring-fed, which makes its waters exceptionally clean and clear. It is also fed by the Schoodac Brook, which begins at the lake. It has a maximum depth of 63 feet, and has a surface area of 229 acres. It sits at an elevation of 138 meters. It is part if the Merrimack River watershed, with the Schoodac Brook meeting the Warner River, which flows into the Contoocook River, a Merrimack River tributary.

Ecology and accessibility

Lake Winnepocket is home to many species of fish, such as chain pickerel, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. It is also home to many loons, and is considered a very clean water body. It is a popular spot for fishing. It is accessible by White Plains Road, Westwind Village Road, Lake Road, Rolfe Road, and Nichols Road. Pond Hill Road and Call Road also run near the lake.

Schoodac Brook

Schoodac Brook is a small brook in Webster, New Hampshire. It rises at Lake Winnepocket, and near-instantly merges with Knight Meadow Brook. It continues southward until it meets the Contoocook River, a tributary of the Merrimack River.

See also

• List of lakes of New Hampshire

References