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'''Lake Zoar''' is a [[reservoir]] on the [[Housatonic River]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Connecticut]]. It is formed by [[Stevenson Dam Hydroelectric Plant|Stevenson Dam]]. The [[New England town|town]]s of [[Monroe, Connecticut|Monroe]], [[Newtown, Connecticut|Newtown]], [[Oxford, Connecticut|Oxford]], and [[Southbury, Connecticut|Southbury]] border Lake Zoar.<ref>[http://lakezoarauthority.org/ Lake Zoar Authority website]</ref> |
'''Lake Zoar''' is a [[reservoir]] on the [[Housatonic River]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Connecticut]]. It is formed by [[Stevenson Dam Hydroelectric Plant|Stevenson Dam]]. The [[New England town|town]]s of [[Monroe, Connecticut|Monroe]], [[Newtown, Connecticut|Newtown]], [[Oxford, Connecticut|Oxford]], and [[Southbury, Connecticut|Southbury]] border Lake Zoar.<ref>[http://lakezoarauthority.org/ Lake Zoar Authority website]</ref> |
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The lake was created by flooding an area named "Pleasantvale" or "Pleasant Vale", which had been part of Oxford and Stevenson.{{ |
The lake was created by flooding an area named "Pleasantvale" or "Pleasant Vale", which had been part of Oxford and Stevenson.{{Cite web |url=http://articles.courant.com/2010-09-12/news/hc-op-leff-lakes-0912-20100912_1_bantam-lake-lakes-lake-zoar}} |
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==Lake Zoar Authority== |
==Lake Zoar Authority== |
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| Lake Zoar | |
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 Partially frozen Lake Zoar viewed from the Pomperaug Trail just south of Oxford Connecticut's Jackson Cove Town Park. | |
  Lake Zoar | |
| Location | Fairfield and New Haven counties, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41°23′18″N 73°10′39″W / 41.38833°N 73.17750°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Managing agency | Lake Zoar Authority, 'FirstLight Power Resources' |
| First flooded | 1919 |
| Max. length | 10 miles (16 km) |
| Surface area | 909 acres (368 ha) |
| Average depth | 29 feet (8.8 m) |
| Max. depth | 72 feet (22 m) |
| References | [1] |
Lake Zoar is a reservoir on the Housatonic River in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is formed by Stevenson Dam. The towns of Monroe, Newtown, Oxford, and Southbury border Lake Zoar.[2]
The lake was created by flooding an area named "Pleasantvale" or "Pleasant Vale", which had been part of Oxford and Stevenson. http://articles.courant.com/2010-09-12/news/hc-op-leff-lakes-0912-20100912_1_bantam-lake-lakes-lake-zoar. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
Lake Zoar Authority
The Lake Zoar Authority (LZA) is an organization for promoting safety on the lake and improving water quality. The members represent the four towns bordering the lake and meet on a monthly basis. Authority is granted through the Connecticut General Statutes, section 7-151a (of the 1969 supplement).[3]
Notable events
- September 7, 2005: A 37-year-old man named Frank Northrop died while water-skiing on the lake.[4]
- November 1986: Richard Crafts murdered his wife Helle Crafts in Newtown, froze the body, cut it up with a chainsaw and finally put it through a woodchipper from a bridge into the lake.[5]
Recreation
Boating
There is a speed limit of 45 mph (72 km/h) limit daytime, 25 mph (40 km/h) from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 300 feet (91 m) on upstream side or 700 feet (210 m) on downstream side of Stevenson Dam.[6] Activities including fishing, water-skiing and jet skiing are permitted.
Access
Each of the towns has a public access boat launch. The Southbury location is maintained by the state of Connecticut and is open to non-town residents. Additionally, there is canoe access from Kettletown State Park.
- Monroe, Zoar Beach Boat Ramp.[7]
- Newtown, Eichler's Cove.[8]
- Oxford, Jackson Cove Park.[9]
- Southbury, at the end of Scout Road.[6]
Fishing
Lake Zoar is stocked yearly with fish by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Fish species
The lake contains the desirable Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Calico Bass (Black Crappie), White Catfish (Ictalurus catus), Brown Bullhead, Rainbow Trout, and the Common Carp.
PCBs and fish consumption
Most fish from Lake Zoar are generally considered safe to eat in moderation, with the exception of the Northern Pike. In a 2008 study by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Smallmouth Bass varied between 0.35 and 0.58 ppm, suitable for one meal per month. PCB levels in the lake have fallen considerably since the 1980s.[10]
Invasive plant species
Four invasive species exist in the lake as of a 2007 study, including Eurasian watermilfoil, Brittle waternymph, Curly leaf pondweed, and European waterclover.[11]
Hiking
The Zoar Trail is a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) Blue-Blazed Trail in Newtown maintained by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
References
- ^ "About". Lake Zoar Authority. Retrieved 2012-06-08.
- ^ Lake Zoar Authority website
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-07-24. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.ctpost.com/default/article/Man-dies-water-skiing-on-Lake-Zoar-59231.php
- ^ http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php
- ^ a b "Lake Zoar Boat Launch Southbury". Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ http://borntoexplore.org/river/attractions.htm
- ^ http://www.newtown-ct.gov/public_documents/NewtownCT_Park/Rules&Regs%202009.pdf Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.oxford-ct.gov/Section/Town_Government/Departments/Park_%26_Rec/index.html
- ^ http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/hac/pha/HousatonicRiver2008/HousatonicRiverHC070808.pdf
- ^ http://www.friendsofthelake.org/downloads/FOTL-20071201-BUGBEEETAL.pdf
- Monroe, Connecticut
- Newtown, Connecticut
- Oxford, Connecticut
- Southbury, Connecticut
- Reservoirs in Connecticut
- Protected areas of Fairfield County, Connecticut
- Protected areas of New Haven County, Connecticut
- Lakes of Fairfield County, Connecticut
- Lakes of New Haven County, Connecticut
- 1919 establishments in Connecticut