Lake Luzerne is a 111-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Warren County, New York. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2020. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Warren County, Lake Luzerne ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 17.1 ft down. Trophic State Index: 36.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 17.1 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 36 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 111 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Ranked #6 of 9 lakes in Warren County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Luzerne is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Luzerne Dam (completed 1860), built primarily for recreation on the SEYMOUR BROOK; concrete-type dam, 5 ft tall and 100 ft long.
- Surface area
- 111 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,664 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,664 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 22.05 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- TOWN OF LUZERNE
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY13319 · Operator website
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2020-09-25
Monitoring stations: 1