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 from 1912 to April 30, 1982, collected by, and in files of, City of Auburn.
GAGE.--Water-stage recorder and crest-stage gage. 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.
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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