LOCATION.--Lat 42°54'13.2", long
76°32'22.3" referenced to North American Datum of
1983, Cayuga County, NY, Hydrologic Unit 04140201, on right
bank near downstream side of bridge in Emerson Park, 0.2 mi
south of city limits of Auburn, and 1.0 mi upstream from State
Dam.
DRAINAGE AREA.--205 mi².
PERIOD OF RECORD.--October 1967 to current year. Records
since 1912 collected by, and in files of, City of Auburn.
GAGE.--Water-stage recorder. Datum of gage is NGVD of
1929. To convert elevations to NAVD of 1988, subtract 0.49 ft.
Prior to May 1, 1982, nonrecording gage read once daily by
employees of City of Auburn Water Division at same site and
datum.
COOPERATION.--Elevation record provided by City of
Auburn until April 30, 1982.
REMARKS.--Lake elevation regulated by gates on outlet at
State Dam. Area of water surface, 10.6 mi².
EXTREMES FOR PERIOD OF RECORD.--Maximum observed
elevation, 716.48 ft, June 25, 1972; minimum recorded
elevation, 708.45 ft, Mar. 22, 23, 1993.
EXTREMES OUTSIDE PERIOD OF RECORD.--Maximum observed
elevation since 1912, 716.91 ft, Mar. 23, 1936, Apr. 9,
1940.
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