Lake Huntley
Lake Huntley is a sandy-bottomed 'ridge' type lake located to the east of the Town of Lake Placid. Water quality in Lake Huntley is generally good, based on Lakewatch data, though phosphorus levels are slightly higher than expected for a lake of this type. Phosphorus levels range from 10 to 30 ppb (parts per billion) and average 20 ppb; these values are at the upper end of the range expected for ridge type lakes and are more typical of transition type lakes. Nitrogen levels are well within the expected variation for a ridge lake, ranging from 270 to 870 ppb and averaging 539 ppb. Algae populations, as measured by the concentration of chlorophyll in the water, are quite low as a result of relatively low nutrient levels. Chlorophyll values range from 3 to 13 ppb and average 7 ppb. Water clarity, as measured by the depth to which a standardized 'secchi' disc can be seen when lowered into the water, is fairly good as a result of low chlorophyll levels. Secchi depths range from 3 to 10 feet and average 5.5 feet. Levels of water quality parameters show expected seasonal changes and there does not appear to be a long term change in water quality since sampling began in 1994. Click here to view water quality data by year.
There are two boat ramps on Lake Huntley, both towards the south end of the lake. One ramp is in the southern lobe of the lake on the east side at the end of Lake Huntley Drive. The other ramp is at the southwest end of the main lake body at the end of Anderson Street.
Historic aerial photo gallery 1944-2002