Hudson River-Black River Regulating District

News Release

Posted 2:00 p.m. July 3, 2006

RESERVOIR ELEVATIONS CONTINUE TO DROP

The elevation of the Great Sacandaga Lake, Indian Lake, Stillwater, and Old Forge Reservoir are higher than normal but will continue to drop.  Dependent upon the inflow to each reservoir, it will take between one to four weeks for the elevation to return to normal.

Reservoir elevations (feet, mls) as of 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2006:

Great Sacandaga Lake

772.50

Indian Lake

1652.80

Stillwater Reservoir

1679.50

Sixth Lake

1785.40

Old Forge

1707.41

 

Contact Information: Robert S. Foltan, Chief Engineer (518) 465-3491