[2] The area was originally a valley with a smaller body of water named Margerie Pond.

Plans to dam Margerie Creek to create a reservoir started in 1905.

[4] Initially there were concerns about the potability of water in Margerie Creek, and opponents thought the project would be too costly.

[1] At its inception, the reservoir produced five million gallons of water per day.

[3] In December 2021, the town of New Fairfield was granted funds for the construction of a 2.5 mile walking trail along the lake.