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Verified gage-height and water-temperature observations are not currently available for Bow Lake in New Hampshire. LakeRadar does not substitute modeled values.
Natural seasonal hydrological fluctuation
Natural freshwater basin with seasonal hydrologic fluctuations
Verified freshwater recreation waterbody
Brisk (50–60°F) · Cold shock risk · Wetsuit recommended
No active telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Bow Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
ISINGLASS R AT ROCHESTER NECK RD, NR DOVER, NH · Oct 9, 1:15 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 53.6°F at LAMPREY RIVER AT LANGFORD ROAD, AT RAYMOND, NH (14.5 mi away) · Oct 9, 12:45 PM UTC
Historical daily time series not currently recorded for this monitoring station. Real-time continuous digital USGS sensors are prioritized for major floodway rivers.
Tributary runoff, precipitation, and snowmelt elevate the waterbody to its annual summer recreation pool.
Water levels remain stable for peak boating, public park ramps, sport angling, and shoreline swimming.
Regulated seasonal drawdowns or natural seasonal minimums occur to prepare for winter freeze-up and spring capacity.
No recent observation table entries recorded for this site. In-situ stage height is verified through annual bathymetric surveys and state environmental monitoring rather than continuous automated gauge feeds.
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (24/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 52°F from a representative gauge 15.5 mi away. Provisional data. Immersion shock hazard: water below 55°F poses severe cold shock and rapid hypothermia risk. Air temperature 58°F. Water temperature is 52°F (below 55°F). Severe cold shock and hypothermia hazard upon immersion. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Continuous In-Situ Telemetry Notice: Active continuous automated telemetry stations are not currently installed directly within Bow Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Official vertical datum, navigational perimeter geometry, and bathymetric basin contours are cataloged from official hydrographic surveys conducted by New Hampshire Department of Energy & Environmental Protection.