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News Release December 1, 2006 HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE RESERVOIRS TO RISE OVER THE NEXT 3-5 DAYS “Anticipated heavy rainfall will increase the elevation of the Great Sacandaga Lake, Indian Lake and Stillwater, Old Forge and Sixth Lake Reservoirs over the next few days,” stated Robert S. Foltan, Chief Engineer for the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District. This precipitation over the Great Sacandaga Lake watershed is expected to increase the elevation of the reservoir approximately 1.6 feet over the next three to five days. The Indian Lake Reservoir is expected to rise an additional 1.5 feet over the next several days. The Stillwater reservoir is expected to rise approximately 0.8 feet, Old Forge reservoir 0.6 feet and Sixth Lake reservoir 0.3 feet. “Since the heavy rains of July, the Hudson River - Black River Regulating District has maximized the releases of water from the Great Sacandaga Lake in accordance with the Offer of Settlement. We are also maximizing the release of water at our other facilities in accordance with the Regulating District’s operating plans,” concluded Mr. Foltan. As of 11:30 a.m. on December 1, 2006, the current elevations for the reservoirs are as follows: Great Sacandaga Lake – 768.66 |
