Little Squam Lake
| Little Squam Lake | |
|---|---|
 Little Squam from US 3 in Ashland, NH, 2018 | |
  Little Squam Lake | |
| Location | Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°43′20″N 71°35′59″W / 43.72222°N 71.59972°W |
| Primary inflows | Squam Lake |
| Primary outflows | Squam River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Max. width | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
| Surface area | 408 acres (1.65 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 570 ft (170 m) |
| Settlements | Holderness; Ashland |
Little Squam Lake is a 408-acre (1.65 km2) water body located in Grafton County in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Holderness and Ashland. The lake connects upstream via a short channel to Squam Lake in Holderness. The two lakes are maintained at a common water level by a dam located one mile downstream from the outlet of Little Squam Lake, on the Squam River, a tributary of the Pemigewasset River.
Tourism
[edit]The lake is used for boating, walks and has two public beaches.[1]
Features
[edit]The lake has a maximum depth of 99 feet.[1] There are 67 islands in the lake.[1]
Little Squam Lake generally exhibits good water quality, though it is classified as an oligotrophic lake, meaning it is relatively nutrient-poor and has high water clarity.[2]
Filming location
[edit]The nearby Squam lake was used as a filming location in the 1981 film On Golden Pond .[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Squam Lake". NH Lakes Region Tourism Association. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Water Quality – Squam Lakes Association". Squam Lakes Association. 2025-05-24. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Laban, Linda (2021-07-04). "40 years after 'On Golden Pond,' Squam Lake maintains its appeal". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
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