Lake Gilead

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Lake Gilead
Location Carmel, New York
Coordinates 41°23′52″N, 73°40′32″WCoordinates: 41°23′52″N, 73°40′32″W
Basin countries United States
Surface area 116 acres (47 ha)
Average depth 43 ft (13 m)
Max. depth 120 ft (37 m)
Surface elevation 495 ft (151 m)

Lake Gilead is in the lower Hudson River basin. It is located in Carmel, New York in Putnam County. It has a surface area of 116 acres (0.47 km²) and a mean depth of 43 feet (13 m). It is about 120 feet (37 m) deep at its greatest depth.

Lake Gilead is part of the New York City water system as a controlled lake.

Ice fishing is allowed on Lake Gilead during the winter. Fish species present include largemouth bass, rainbow trout, lake trout, chain pickerel, brown trout, yellow perch, and panfish.

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New York City's Water Supply System
Reservoirs (Croton Watershed):
Reservoirs (Catskill/Delaware Watershed):
Controlled Lakes:
Kirk Lake, Lake Gilead, Lake Gleneida
Waterways:
Croton River, West Branch Croton River, Middle Branch Croton River, East Branch Croton River, Titicus River, Muscoot River, Cross River, Esopus Creek, Neversink River, Rondout Creek, Delaware River, East Branch Delaware River, West Branch Delaware River
Aqueducts:
Storage Reservoirs:
Distribution Tunnels:
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