Lake Zoar
Here’s some information about Lake Zoar, a reservoir located in Connecticut:
Books about Lake Zoar:
Lake Zoar Safety Book: The Essential Lake Safety Guide For Children
Lake Zoar Fun Book: A Fun and Educational Book About Lake Zoar
Location: Lake Zoar borders the towns of Monroe, Newtown, Oxford, and Southbury in Fairfield and New Haven counties, Connecticut.
Formation: Lake Zoar wasn’t always there! It was created in 1919 by the completion of the Stevenson Dam on the Housatonic River. This dam flooded an area called “Pleasantvale” or “Pleasant Vale”, transforming it into the reservoir we know today.
Size and Depth: Lake Zoar stretches for roughly 1.42 square miles (3.67 km²) with an average depth of 29 feet (8.8 meters).
Activities: Lake Zoar is a popular spot for outdoor recreation, offering activities like:
- Boating: Enjoy cruising, waterskiing, jet skiing, or kayaking on the lake. There’s a public boat launch available at Southbury with free parking.
- Fishing: The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and white perch.
- Speed limits are enforced, with a daytime limit of 45 mph and a nighttime limit of 25 mph.
Interesting Fact: The name “Zoar” originates from the corner of Newtown and Monroe that was once called Zoar, likely referencing the Biblical city Zoara near the Dead Sea.