Budd Lake

USA / New Jersey / Budd Lake /
 lake, water
The biggest natural lake in New Jersey and is a glacial lake with an elevation of 933 feet/surface area of 374 acres. It is 7-12 feet deep and can have large algal blooms. The lake's source of water is through groundwater seepage from a series of wetlands, and serves as the headwaters of the Raritan River's South Branch It is closely bordered by U.S. Route 46 to the south, and Sand Shore Road to the east. Budd Lake was named for John Budd. Prior to that, it was called Hattacawanna Lake.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budd_Lake,_New_Jersey
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Coordinates:   40°52'15"N   74°44'42"W
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