Lake Hayward (Connecticut)

General data
- Water type: Natural lake
- Progression: Lake Hayward Brook -> Eightmile River -> Connecticut River -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Temperate
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
Description
Lake Hayward is a natural spring-fed lake situated just north of Devils Hopyard State Park in the northeastern corner of East Haddam, Connecticut, and is bordered by the towns of Colchester and Salem. Lake Hayward is approximately 2.4 km long and 0.8 km wide. Its surface area is 70 ha, and its elevation is 106 m above sea level. The lake has an average depth of 3.4 m and a maximum depth of 11 m.