NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

Erie Canal
Lowered Water Levels
Chart #14786

August 29, 2007

The New York State Canal Corporation has been informed that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) will be lowering the water level by approximately 1 foot below normal, upstream of Crescent (Lock E-6) on the Erie Canal on Wednesday, September 5th. This will be done in order to perform fish passage work on the dam. The water level will be lowered starting at 3:00 AM on Wednesday. The NYPA anticipates that the water level will be returned to normal in approximately 12 to 24 hours.

The NYPA will be lowering the water level by approximately 2 feet below normal, upstream of Vischer Ferry (Lock E-7) on the Erie Canal on Thursday, September, 6th. The water level will be lowered starting at 4:00 AM on Thursday. The NYPA anticipates that the water level will be returned to normal in approximately 24 to 48 hours.

Dependent on weather and/or flow conditions in the river, the work may be cancelled and rescheduled. If there are any questions, please call Ty Hinkley of the NYPA at (518) 287-6343.

Boaters should be aware that these temporary low water levels may affect some vessels located in shallow water.

For updates and information on Canal conditions please call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit www.nyscanals.gov.

 

Carmella R. Mantello Director, New York State Canal Corporation