SKANEATELES LAKE AT SKANEATELES NY

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New-York Reservoirs Seneca Watershed

Skaneateles Lake At Skaneateles Ny

RESERVOIR REPORT
October 4 2023

19

+2.08% today
113% of Normal High

Water levels at Skaneateles Lake At Skaneateles Ny are currently 19 , about 113% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 17.2. Maximum recorded since record keeping began in 2018 was 2020-07-11 when levels reached 26.7 . Lowest recorded was 2018-12-12 when levels receded to 2.3 . View historical levels.

Skaneateles Lake is a glacially formed lake located in Skaneateles, New York. The lake is roughly 16 miles long and has a maximum depth of 315 feet. The lake is fed by several small streams and is the primary source of drinking water for the city of Syracuse. The lake has a rich history, with Native American tribes settling in the area over 10,000 years ago. In the 1800s, the lake became a popular destination for wealthy vacationers who built grand homes on its shores. Today, Skaneateles Lake is a popular spot for recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. The lake is also home to several species of fish, including lake trout, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass. Agriculture in the area is limited due to the steep terrain and limited flat land.

Geolocation -76.430, 42.945
Elevation 859.36 ft
24hr Change 2.08%
Percent of Normal 113%
Minimum 2.3
2018-12-12
Maximum 26.7
2020-07-11
Average 17
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
TIOUGHNIOGA RIVER AT CORTLAND NY 111 cfs 3.1 ft
OWASCO OUTLET AT GENESEE ST. 46 cfs 0.7 ft
ONEIDA RIVER NEAR EUCLID NY 407 cfs 3.0 ft
OTSELIC RIVER AT CINCINNATUS NY 32 cfs 0.7 ft
ONONDAGA CREEK NEAR CARDIFF NY 8 cfs 1.2 ft
SCRIBA CREEK NEAR CONSTANTIA NY 25 cfs 2.1 ft
KEUKA LAKE OUTLET AT DRESDEN NY 16 cfs 2.0 ft

Historical Data

TEMPERATURE, WATER, °C
SPECIFIC CONDUCTANCE, WATER, UNFILTERED, MICROSIEMENS PER CENTIMETER AT 25°C
DISSOLVED OXYGEN, WATER, UNFILTERED, MG/L
DISSOLVED OXYGEN, WATER, UNFILTERED, % SATURATION
PH, WATER, UNFILTERED, FIELD, STANDARD UNITS
COLORED DISSOLVED ORGANIC MATTER (CDOM), WATER, IN SITU, SINGLE BAND EXCITATION, FLUORESCENCE EMISSION, PPB QSE
CHLOROPHYLL <I>A</I>, ESTIMATED, WATER, IN-SITU, IN-VIVO FLUORESCENCE (IVF), RELATIVE FLUORESCENCE UNITS (RFU)
CHLOROPHYLL <I>A</I>, ESTIMATED, WATER, IN-SITU, IN-VIVO FLUORESCENCE (IVF), CONCENTRATION ESTIMATED FROM REFERENCE MATERIAL, MICROGRAMS PER LITER
PHYCOCYANINS (CYANOBACTERIA), WATER, IN SITU, FLUOROMETRIC METHOD, EXCITATION AT 590 &#177;15 NM, EMISSION AT 685 &#177;20 NM, MICROGRAMS PER LITER
PHYCOCYANINS (CYANOBACTERIA), WATER, IN SITU, FLUOROMETRIC METHOD, EXCITATION AT 590 &#177;15 NM, EMISSION AT 685 &#177;20 NM, RELATIVE FLUORESCENCE UNITS (RFU)
COLORED DISSOLVED ORGANIC MATTER (CDOM), WATER, IN SITU, FLUOROMETRIC METHOD, RELATIVE FLUORESCENCE UNITS (RFU)
TURBIDITY, WATER, UNFILTERED, MONOCHROME NEAR INFRA-RED LED LIGHT, 780-900 NM, DETECTION ANGLE 90 &#177;2.5&#176;, FORMAZIN NEPHELOMETRIC UNITS (FNU)

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