Lake Success (lake)

Lake Success is a kettle lake in Lake Success, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.

Lake Success
Lake Success is located in the United States
Lake Success
Lake Success
LocationLake Success, New York
Coordinates40°45′50″N 73°42′30″W
TypeKettle lake
Max. depth75 ft (23 m)

Description

Lake Success was formed during the last ice age.[1] The name of the lake is believed to be derived from the Native American chief "Sacut."[2]

The center of Lake Success is approximately 75 feet (23 m) deep.[2]

Lake Success is the source of the name of the village it is located in: Lake Success, New York.[2][3]

Lake Success marks the location where the Harbor Hill Moraine and the Ronkonkoma Moraine meet.[4][5] West of Lake Success, the Harbor Hill Moraine overrode the Ronkonkoma Moraine.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. "Long Island Surface Water". www.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  2. "Village of Lake Success History". www.villageoflakesuccess.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  3. Winsche, Richard (October 1, 1999). The History of Nassau County Community Place-Names. Interlaken, New York: Empire State Books. ISBN 978-1557871541.
  4. "Geology of Long Island". Garvies Point Museum. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  5. Bennington, J. Bret. "Intersection of Harbor Hill Moraine (HHm) and Ronkonkoma Moraine (Rm)". Researchgate.net. Retrieved 2020-07-14.


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