First Lake At Old Forge Ny reservoir
First Lake At Old Forge Ny
First Lake is a popular recreational destination located in Old Forge, New York. The lake was formed by the construction of a dam on the Moose River in the early 1900s. It has a surface area of approximately 377 acres and a maximum depth of 40 feet. The hydrology of the lake is primarily fed by surface flow from the Moose River and snowpack during the winter months. The lake is used for a variety of recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. There are also several agricultural uses in the surrounding area including dairy farming and hay production. The lake is part of the Adirondack Park, which is a protected area in New York State that provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife species.
Daily levels at First Lake At Old Forge 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 First Lake At Old Forge Ny -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Creek Near Inlet Ny | 1 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek | 1 cfs | → |
| Independence River At Donnattsburg Ny | 170 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Boonville Ny | 765 cfs | → |
| West Canada Creek Near Wilmurt Ny | 443 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Croghan Ny | 701 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near First Lake At Old Forge Ny.
⚓ Boat launches
- Twichell Lake
- Seventh Lake
- Stillwater Reservoir
- Soft Maple Reservoir
- State Highway 28 Town Of Arietta
- Forked Lake Boat Launch
⛺ Campgrounds
- Nicks Lake - Dec
- Limekiln Lake - Dec
- Nys Designated Tent Site
- Eighth Lake - Dec
- South Lake Campsite
- Golden Beach - Dec
Track First Lake At Old Forge Ny in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About First Lake At Old Forge Ny
Where does the data for First Lake At Old Forge 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 above 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.
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