Miscoe Lake

Miscoe Lake is a reservoir in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island. The lake's northernmost point, which is 1.3 km long, is in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It has a surface area of 49 acres when conditions are typical (20 ha). It has also been referred to as Miso Meadow Pond and Grants Mills Pond.

Historic Grant's Mill is situated near the lake's southern end. It is located in the 1937-erected Miscoe Lake Dam, also known as Grants Mill Pond Dam. The highest discharge from the dam, which has a height of 4.3 m and a length of 23 m, is 2.0 m3 per second. It has a 244-acre-foot capacity and typically stores 226 acre-feet. The dam drains 7.8 km2.

The lake is a sanctuary for nature lovers because it is home to a variety of wildlife species. The lake is home to a variety of creatures, including beavers, herons, swans, turtles, and cormorants.

At the southern end of the lake, on the site of the current Miscoe Lake, was the former Grant's Mill. Diamond Hill Park, which has picnic spots, sports grounds, and a walking track, is just beyond it.

Location: Providence County, Rhode Island