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What You Need To Know About The Sacandaga Lake |
The Great Sacandaga Lake is a man-made lake. In the days of early settlers melting snow in the Spring would cause the Sacandaga and Hudson Rivers to flood bordering cities. Before the construction of the dam and the filling of the lake, the Sacandaga River was a regularly visited and utilized area. The river was used for logging, and many people would come to watch the "river drives" ran by local logging companies as they used the river to transport their logs. The area was also also the center of New York's best known amusement centers.
The seasonal floods were catastrophic for local businesses in the flood areas. Due to all of the damage caused by the floods, locals determined that something had to be done. The plan was to build a dam that would provide a place for the flood waters to be held back in the Spring and be dispersed slowly throughout the year. This would stop the floods and provide a steady source of water for farmers and businesses year round.
The Conklingville Dam construction began in the 1920’s and was completed by 1930. The first recorded use of the dam was on March 27, 1930. The total cost of construction was $12,000,000. No federal or state funds were ever used for its design or construction. All costs were paid by businesses that would benefit from the flood control.
Today, many businesses and organizations benefit not only from the flood protection provided by the lake, but also from the tourist economy the lake has created in the area. People come from miles around to visit the lake for recreation, enjoy nature or to stay in their summer camps & seasonal homes on the lake.
The public has access to the lake through the use of many public boat launches, public beaches and campgrounds that are located on the shores of the lake. Visit the “Vacation / Seasonal LIving” portion of our site for more information. |
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It is said that back in the time of the early settlers, Native Americans used to come to what is now the Sacandaga area to trade goods. Tall grass used to cover the open fields that are now the Great Sacandaga Lake and the wind used blow through the area as it made its way through the surrounding mountains. 
