Newfound Lake
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| Location | Grafton County, New Hampshire |
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| Primary inflows | Fowler River; Cockermouth River |
| Primary outflows | Newfound River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 6.0 miles (9.7 km) |
| Max. width | 2.4 miles (3.9 km) |
| Surface area | 4,451 acres (18.01 km²) |
| Max. depth | 183 feet (56 m) |
| Surface elevation | 588 feet (179 m) |
| Islands | Mayhew Island; Wolf Island; Cliff Island; Belle Island; and Loon Island |
| Settlements | Bristol; Bridgewater; Alexandria; Hebron |
Newfound Lake is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA, within the towns of Bridgewater, Bristol, Alexandria, and Hebron. The lake is located in a section of New Hampshire known as the Lakes Region. At 4,451 acres[1], it is the third-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire. The lake's water is refreshed twice-over annually by underground springs. The lake is about 2 1/2 miles wide and 6 miles (9.7 km) in length and has a maximum depth of 183 feet (56 m). Major tributaries include the Fowler River and the Cockermouth River. Its outlet is the Newfound River, flowing into the Pemigewasset River.
Wellington Beach State Park is located on the lake's west shore in the town of Bristol.
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