Maltby Lakes is a set of three reservoirs in

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fed by the Cove River. The reservoirs are designated nominally 1, 2 and 3, each with a corresponding dam. The dams were constructed originally in 1862 with updates in 1992, 1999, and 2011. Maltby Lake 1 Dam is long. Dam 2 is long. Dam 3 is long. The lakes and surrounding area are owned by the

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. Approximately of trails at the lakes may be accessed by permit. Maltby Lake Dam 1 creates a reservoir holding a maximum of of water. Maltby Lake Dam 2 holds and Maltby Lake Dam 3 holds . Lakes 2 and 3 flow into Lake 1. Water from the outflow of Lake 1 is diverted to the West River via the Horseshoe Lagoon making the system part of the West River Watershed.

Images

Image:Maltby Lakes 1 CT.jpg, Maltby Lake 1 Image:Maltby Lakes 2 CT spillway.jpg, Maltby Lake 2 spillway Image:Maltby Lakes 3 CT.jpg, Maltby Lake 3 Image:Maltby Lakes 3 CT spillway.jpg, Maltby Lake 3 spillway

References

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