About Basswood Lake

Big Basswood Lake Association - Mission Statement

The Big Basswood Lake Association has for its objects for the purpose of the interests all property and leaseholders who are members of the corporation living along the shores of Big Basswood Lake with particular interest in working for their common good: Maintenance and enhancement of the quality of life on the lake for both seasonal and permanent residence through careful attention to such matters as water quality, shoreline development, boating and swimming and other common interests on a not for profit basis.

Lake Characteristics

Approximate location:	46°19' 83°22'30''
Surface Area, Ao (km²):	26.95
Watershed Area, Ad (km²):	60.89
Ratio of areas Ad/Ao:	2.26
Maximum Depth, zmax (m):	73.2
Mean Depth, z (m):	37.9
Volume (10^6 m³):	1,022.45
Annual flushing rate (per yr):	0.047
Annual water load (m/yr):	1.77
Perimeter (km):	35.2