Great Sacandaga Lake is at 755.8 ft and fell 0.1 ft in the last day.

Current Water Level

755.8 ft

230.38 m · Lake surface elevation

−0.07 ft (falling) Falling

Compared with the reading at Nov 2, 1:30 PM

Delayed
Measured
Nov 3, 2026 1:30 PM EST
Retrieved
Nov 3, 2026 2:50 PM EST
Data Source
USGS (opens in a new tab)
Datum
NGVD 29

Water Level Chart

755.6755.8756.0756.2756.4756.6Oct 27Oct 28Oct 29Oct 31Nov 1Nov 2Nov 3Elevation (ft)

Lake surface elevation from Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026: started at 756.50 ft and ended at 755.83 ft; low 755.79 ft, high 756.51 ft.

Gaps in the line are periods with no readings; they are not filled in. View data table

24 Hour Change

−0.07 ft (falling)

from 755.90 ft on Nov 2

7 Day Change

−0.67 ft (falling)

from 756.50 ft on Oct 27

30 Day Change

n/a change not available

No comparable reading

Conditions & Warnings

Forecast

  • This Afternoon63°FPartly SunnySW 3 mph3% rain
  • Tonight46°FMostly CloudySW 2 mph6% rain
  • Wednesday70°FMostly SunnySW 2 to 8 mph5% rain
  • Wednesday Night50°FMostly CloudySW 2 to 6 mph11% rain

National Weather Service forecast near Hadley, NY, retrieved 44 minutes ago.

Water Temperature

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Drought

See current drought conditions for New York from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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No active National Weather Service warnings for this location as of 44 minutes ago.

About Great Sacandaga Lake

Large reservoir in the southern Adirondacks created by Conklingville Dam on the Sacandaga River.
  • Sacandaga River
  • Hudson River-Black River Regulating District

Great Sacandaga Lake Location

Great Sacandaga LakeSaratoga County, New York

Map location is approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Official Source & Methodology

  • Lake surface elevation U.S. Geological Survey Water Data · ID 01323500 · NGVD 29 Official page

The headline number is the lake surface elevation reported by U.S. Geological Survey Water Data (typically every 15 minutes (provisional data)). The "Measured" time is when the agency recorded it; "Retrieved" is when this site last downloaded it.

Recent readings are provisional and may be revised by the agency. Wind, waves and dam operations can change the level between readings. This page is not a flood warning or navigation service; for safety information contact the lake operator and the National Weather Service.

Gauge verified 2026-10-28: GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE AT CONKLINGVILLE NY read 756.37 ft. Coordinates are the gauge location. Confirm reference levels with the operator before publishing.

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