Moshier Reservoir

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Moshier Reservoir
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Moshier Reservoir
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Moshier Reservoir
Moshier Reservoir (the United States)
Location Herkimer County, New York,
United States
Coordinates 43°53′32″N75°05′17″W / 43.8921860°N 75.0881744°W / 43.8921860; -75.0881744 Coordinates: 43°53′32″N75°05′17″W / 43.8921860°N 75.0881744°W / 43.8921860; -75.0881744 [1]
Type Reservoir
Primary inflows Beaver River, Moshier Creek
Primary outflows Beaver River
Basin  countriesUnited States
Surface area307 acres (1.24 km2) [1]
Average depth19 feet (5.8 m)
Max. depth75 feet (23 m) [2]
Shore length16.3 miles (10.1 km)
Surface elevation1,640 feet (500 m) [1]
Islands 4
Settlements Moshier Falls, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Moshier Reservoir is a reservoir located southeast of Moshier Falls, New York. Fish species present in the lake are rock bass, yellow perch, tiger muskie, white sucker, and black bullhead. There is state owned carry down trail access near the inlet. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Moshier Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  2. "Moshier Reservoir". dec.ny.gov. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  3. Sportsman's Connection (Firm) (2004-01-01), Western Adirondacks New York fishing map guide: includes lakes & streams for the following counties: Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, St. Lawrence., Sportsman's Connection, ISBN   1885010672, OCLC   61449593