Cayuga Lake Water Level

WATER LEVEL

381.50

Feet MSL

Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:50:00 AM
Level is 381.50 feet
above full pool of 0.00

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Level Base: MSL
Flood Pool: 385.00 feet

Change Since Yesterday:

0.15 Feet
Level Controlled by:
Dam Name: Mud Lock C&S; Canal Dam (NYS CANAL CORP - BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, NYS CANAL CORP - OFFICE OF OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, NYS CANAL CORP - SYRACUSE DIVISION)

Notable Infrastrucuture Levels

470.0 Ft Alexander City water intake structure
474.0 Ft Central Elmore (County) Water Authority water intake valve. Has difficulty drawing water below 474 feet because intakes are fed by gravity
475.0 Ft Limiting water level for Alexander City and Coosa-Elmore Water Authority
484.7 Ft till Waters Resort water intake

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U.S. Drought Monitor

NY Natural Resource Office

Drought Intensity:
	D0 - Abnormally Dry
	D1 - Moderate Drought
	D2 - Severe Drought
	D3 - Extreme Drought
	D4 - Exceptional Drought

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