David A. Paterson, Governor

HUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT

October 1, 2009

HUDSON RIVER - BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT
PLANS DRAWDOWN AND DAM REPAIRS AT INDIAN LAKE

ALBANY, NY - The Hudson River - Black River Regulating District plans to complete maintenance and repair work on the Indian Lake Dam in late November and early December. Work activities will include grouting and patching of joints on the upstream face of the stone dam. Routine repair of this type is part of the Regulating District’s maintenance plan for Indian Lake Dam, and will improve the service life of the structure.

The release of water from the Indian Lake reservoir will continue throughout the maintenance project. Reservoir water elevation could be lowered by between three and four feet below the operating target elevations during October and early November to facilitate completion of the maintenance work. Reservoir water elevation should return to normal by mid-January.