Duhernal Lake

Duhernal Lake is a lake in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The lake is currently formed at the confluence of the South River, Matchaponix Bay and the outflow of Devoe Lake. It currently forms the border between the towns of Spotswood and Old Bridge.

Duhernal Lake
LocationMiddlesex County, New Jersey
Coordinates40.401°N 74.373°W / 40.401; -74.373
TypeLake
Managing agencyNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Surface area38 hectares (94 acres)
Average depth1.4 metres (4.6 ft)
Max. depth3 metres (9.8 ft)
Residence time2 days
Islands6

The lake is eutrophic.[1] It receives most of its water from the tributary Matchaponix Brook and Devoe Lake.[2] Most of the water flows out to the South River.

The lake is a popular fishing site.[3] Fish found in the lake include brown bullhead, bluegill sunfish and largemouth bass.[4]

The lake is co-owned by the DuPont company, Ashland Inc., and the Borough of Sayreville.[5] DuPont, together with the Hercules and National Lead corporations, created the lake in the 1930s by partially damming the South River.[5]

References
  1. "EPA Eutrophication report". EPA. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  2. Peck, Jim. "Where are the headwaters of Manalapan Brook?". My Central Jersey. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  3. Hatala, Greg. "Glimpse of History: Fishing and funny faces in Old Bridge". nj.com. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  4. "Duhernal Lake in Spotswood" (PDF). State of New Jersey. Department of Environmental Protection. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  5. Castles, Thomas. "Flooded-out residents sue DuPont". Suburban. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
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