Owasco Lake Near Auburn Ny reservoir
Owasco Lake Near Auburn Ny
Owasco Lake is one of the Finger Lakes located near Auburn, NY. The lake has a rich history, with archaeological evidence suggesting Native American settlements dating back thousands of years. Today, the lake serves as a primary source of drinking water for the surrounding communities. The hydrology of the lake is influenced by several surface flow sources, including Owasco Inlet and several smaller creeks. In addition, snowpack from the surrounding hills contributes to the lake's water levels. Agricultural uses around the lake include vineyards and dairy farms. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and swimming. The lake also provides opportunities for hiking and camping in the surrounding state parks. Efforts are underway to address concerns related to water quality and algae blooms.
Daily levels at Owasco Lake Near Auburn Ny
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft
ft · code 62615
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Owasco Lake Near Auburn Ny -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Owasco Outlet At Genesee St. | 77 cfs | → |
| Seneca River (Erie Canal) Near Port Byron Ny | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Ninemile Creek At Lakeland Ny | 103 cfs | → |
| Harbor Brook At Syracuse Ny | 5 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 76 cfs | → |
About Owasco Lake Near Auburn Ny
Where does the data for Owasco Lake Near Auburn Ny come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.