Alcove Reservoir
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Alcove Reservoir | |
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Location | Coeymans, Albany County, New York |
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Lake type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Hannacroix Creek |
Primary outflows | Hannacroix Creek |
Catchment area | 6,300 acres (2,500 ha) |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 1,426 acres (577 ha) |
Average depth | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
Max. depth | 75 ft (23 m) |
Surface elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
Alcove Reservoir is a reservoir located in Albany County, New York, United States. It serves as water supply for the city of Albany. At 618 ft (188 m) in elevation,[1] the closest hamlet is Alcove, part of the town of Coeymans. New York State Route 32 passes the reservoir on the west. It was built 1928-1932, inundating the village of Indian Fields.
[edit] References
- Albany Water Systems
- City of Albany - Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2006
- History of Coeymans
- Town of Coeymans Comprehensive Plan - DraftPDF (545 KB) 2006-05-24, p. 69