The
Great Sacandaga Lake is nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack
Preserve and boasts a unique and distinguished
history. Originally the Sacandaga Valley was home to the Mohawk
Indians and was settled by Sir William
Johnson in the 1700s. In the 1920’s the Valley was a booming
resort town with luxurious and beautifully landscaped inns with golf
courses, a sports complex, off Broadway Theater and amusement park
with a roller coaster!
However,
The waters of the Sacandaga River and the Hudson flooded
with run-off every
spring causing great damage to homes and businesses.
Work to flood the valley began in the 1920’s and the great
Conklingville Dam was put to use in the Spring of 1930 filling
the great valley with 283 billion gallons of water!
Today the Great Sacandaga Reservoir is an undiscovered Mecca for
boating, water sports, snowmobiling, skiing, fishing and all kinds
of recreation. Historical markers and museums mark the great events
of the area. Antiques and crafts are found little shops everywhere.
And we boast some of the best lakefront dining around! Unlike other
lakes the Great Sacandaga Lake is still quaint and pristine! And
Last Year we were voted the 2nd best place in the country to be
for our nightlife by Snogoer Magazine! We invite you to join us
in an unforgettable Adirondack experience!
Distance
to The Great Sacandaga Lake From......
Albany....................
55 miles
Lake George........... 15 miles
Saratoga................. 22 miles
Syracuse............... 133 miles
Boston.................. 203 miles
Montreal............... 170 miles
New York City...... 180 miles
Hartford................ 160 miles
Statistics
Surface
Area: 42 Square miles
Shoreline:125 miles
Maximum Width::5 miles
Water Capacity: 37.75 billion cubic feet
Length: 29 miles ( Lake George is 32 miles)
Average Depth: 40'
Maximum
Depth:65'-90' at the Conklingville Dam
Protected By the Adirondack Park Agency and the
Hudson-Black River Regulating District.
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