Both lakes are notably close to the nearby Atlantic Ocean, and are considered to be the closest freshwater lakes to the Atlantic Ocean in the United States. The pair are also the only natural freshwater lakes in the state of Delaware. During the age of sail Silver Lake was used by passing ships to replenish their supply of fresh water. Both lakes are fed by runoff and underground springs.

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