Alcove Reservoir facts for kids

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Alcove Reservoir from NY 32
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Location	Coeymans, Albany County, New York
Coordinates	42°28′04″N 073°55′53″W / 42.46778°N 73.93139°W / 42.46778; -73.93139
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Hannacroix Creek
Primary outflows	Hannacroix Creek
Catchment area	6,300 acres (2,500 ha)
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	1,426 acres (577.1 ha)
Average depth	25 ft (7.6 m)
Max. depth	75 ft (23 m)
Surface elevation	618 ft (188 m)

The Alcove Reservoir is a large, man-made lake located in Albany County, New York, United States. It is very important because it provides drinking water for the city of Albany.

This reservoir sits at an elevation of about 618 ft (188 m) above sea level. The small community closest to it is called Alcove, which is part of the town of Coeymans. You can see the reservoir from New York State Route 32, which runs along its western side.

Building the Reservoir

When was Alcove Reservoir built?

The Alcove Reservoir was built between 1928 and 1932. This means it took about four years to complete!

What happened when it was built?

When the reservoir was created, a small village called Indian Fields was covered by the new lake. This happens sometimes when large reservoirs are built to hold water.

Water Sources

Where does the water come from?

The Alcove Reservoir gets its water from several natural streams. The main one is the Hannacroix Creek. Other streams that feed into the reservoir include Silver Creek and Gulf Creek. These creeks bring fresh water from the surrounding land into the reservoir.