Lake Francis (Murphy Dam)

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Lake Francis
Location Coos County, New Hampshire
Coordinates 45°2′24″N, 71°19′48″WCoordinates: 45°2′24″N, 71°19′48″W
Lake type Reservoir
Primary inflows Connecticut River
Primary outflows Connecticut River
Basin countries United States
Max. length 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
Max. width 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
Surface area 1,934 acres (783 ha)
Surface elevation 1,379 ft (420 m)
Settlements Pittsburg; Clarksville

Lake Francis is a reservoir on the Connecticut River in northern New Hampshire. The lake is located in Coos County, east of the village of Pittsburg and along the boundary between the towns of Pittsburg and Clarksville. The lake, impounded by Murphy Dam, covers nearly 2,000 acres (8 km²).