History of Balch Lake
Balch Lake was formed when the Little Ossipee River was dammed over 150 years ago. The lake is fed by a number of natural springs and also from waters above the control point of Chick’s dam. Downstream from Balch, the Little Ossipee River eventually empties into the Saco and ultimately the ocean at Saco Bay.
More information on the local watershed can be found here
