Lake Watatic

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  Anon (guest)

  Lake Watatic resides on 200 acres. There is no public access to the lake. Unlike some lakes the WLA depends solely on voluntary contributions for weed treatments and miscellaneous expenses. In the late 1700's, what is now Lake Watatic was a meadow and a small swamp. In 1772, an 8 foot dam was built to create a pond. The water powered several mills in the area where furniture was made. In the early 1900's, the mills went out of business. A New York banker started the Watatic Club (at the end of what is now Lake Shore Drive), where prominent business men from NY and NJ frequented. A larger dam was constructed to make a swimming area for members. Lake Watatic became a popular summer resort area. The hurricane of 1938 washed away a large portion of the dam, and the lake drained. It was not until the early 1950's that the dam was repaired. Once the lake was back, house lots were sold, and the area made a comeback. Description is a repost from : http://www.lakefrontliving.com/lakeinfo.asp?id=264

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