Lake Waramaug

Lake Waramaug is a lake occupying parts of the towns of Kent, Warren and Washington in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States, approximately north of Danbury. The lake is named after Chief Waramaug, who wintered in the area surrounding Lake Waramaug. Description Although natural in origin, the surface elevation of the lake has been raised by a small concrete and masonry dam. The surface area of the lake is approximately . The lake has a maximum depth of , an average depth of , and contains approximately of water. The lake is fed by Sucker Brook (Lake Waramaug Brook), numerous small streams, and groundwater that enters through the lake bottom. Drainage from Waramaug Lake flows southward into the East Aspetuck River. The bottom materials on steep side slopes of the lake consist primarily of gravel, cobbles, and boulders, whereas the flatter areas consist primarily of sand, mud, and organic muck. The watershed of the lake is 14.4 square miles. Approximately 74 percent of the watershed is forested. Wetlands and water bodies comprise approximately 10 percent of the watershed, while the remaining 16 percent of the area is low-density residential housing and commercial and agricultural land. The shoreline development of Lake Waramaug is moderate and includes houses, seasonal cottages, and boat houses, with few commercial establishments. Public access to the lake is available only within Lake Waramaug State Park, which is located at the northwestern end of the lake. Outside park boundaries, the shoreline is privately owned . The park can be reached by taking Route 45 north from Route 202 and turning west onto North Shore Road.