Keuka Lake Special Event Water Release and Reduced Flow Policy

At their January 2003 meeting, the Keuka Lake Outlet Compact (KLOC) adopted a "Special Event Water Release and Reduced Flow Policy." The purpose of the policy is to improve scheduling and communication of special events held on the outlet, minimize risk, and help avoid conflicts of uses while maintaining the primary goal of flood protection and public safety.

When evaluating a request to open or close the outlet gates for a special event, the KLOC Gate Manager will consider the cost, amount of potential water discharge, and impact on current or expected water level. Events scheduled during normal Village employee working hours would not incur a charge. Scheduled releases or changes to gates settings will be considered if the current lake level is within the lake level guide window (i.e. between the recommended minimum and maximum levels). During high water levels, i.e., above the maximum recommended level, and where gate settings and water discharges are being used to control flooding potential on Keuka Lake according to the Reservoir Regulation Manual, requests to reduce water releases for a Special Event will not be allowed.

In their discussions, the KLOC recognized that many groups have an interest in Special Event water releases or reduced flow in the Keuka Lake Outlet and these Special Events have a positive impact on the local economy. In the past, some of these events were conducted without public notification or requirements for insurance. According to John Anderson, former Chairman of the KLOC, "this is a needed policy to help the KLOC reduce risk and ensure lake levels are properly maintained."

Groups interested in requesting a special event release or reduced flow are now required to fill out and submit a request to the KLOC Gate Manager at least two weeks prior to the event and submit a certificate of insurance for the event. The advanced notice will allow time for scheduling and public notification in the local media and on the Keuka Lake Association's website. Approved events will be posted on the bottom of the "Keuka Lake Level Guide" that is published on the website and in several local papers.

According to Ed Balsley, former KLOC Gate Manager, "this policy will afford better communication between the KLOC, interested parties, and the public who may be using the Keuka Outlet during special events." The public should be aware, however, that unscheduled water releases by the Gate Manager for normal flood/water level control will cause the outlet water levels to rise rapidly and without warning. Recreationists need to be aware of this situation and respond accordingly.

Groups interested in obtaining a request form may contact the KLOC Manager's office at:
KLOC Gate Manager
111 Elm Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Fax: 315-536-5866
email: rosgood@villageofpennyan.com

To view the approved KLOC Policy, please read KLOC Special Event Policy and Form.


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make text bigger \| make text smaller Winter Beach by Carole Simone (click image to close) At their January 2003 meeting, the Keuka Lake Outlet Compact (KLOC) adopted a "Special Event Water Release and Reduced Flow Policy." The purpose of the policy is to improve scheduling and communication of special events held on the outlet, minimize risk, and help avoid conflicts of uses while maintaining the primary goal of flood protection and public safety. When evaluating a request to open or close the outlet gates for a special event, the KLOC Gate Manager will consider the cost, amount of potential water discharge, and impact on current or expected water level. Events scheduled during normal Village employee working hours would not incur a charge. Scheduled releases or changes to gates settings will be considered if the current lake level is within the lake level guide window (i.e. between the recommended minimum and maximum levels). During high water levels, i.e., above the maximum recommended level, and where gate settings and water discharges are being used to control flooding potential on Keuka Lake according to the Reservoir Regulation Manual, requests to reduce water releases for a Special Event will not be allowed. In their discussions, the KLOC recognized that many groups have an interest in Special Event water releases or reduced flow in the Keuka Lake Outlet and these Special Events have a positive impact on the local economy. In the past, some of these events were conducted without public notification or requirements for insurance. According to John Anderson, former Chairman of the KLOC, "this is a needed policy to help the KLOC reduce risk and ensure lake levels are properly maintained." Groups interested in requesting a special event release or reduced flow are now required to fill out and submit a request to the KLOC Gate Manager at least two weeks prior to the event and submit a certificate of insurance for the event. The advanced notice will allow time for scheduling and public notification in the local media and on the Keuka Lake Association's website. Approved events will be posted on the bottom of the "Keuka Lake Level Guide" that is published on the website and in several local papers. According to Ed Balsley, former KLOC Gate Manager, "this policy will afford better communication between the KLOC, interested parties, and the public who may be using the Keuka Outlet during special events." The public should be aware, however, that unscheduled water releases by the Gate Manager for normal flood/water level control will cause the outlet water levels to rise rapidly and without warning. Recreationists need to be aware of this situation and respond accordingly. Groups interested in obtaining a request form may contact the KLOC Manager's office at: KLOC Gate Manager 111 Elm Street Penn Yan, NY 14527 Fax: 315-536-5866 email: rosgood@villageofpennyan.com To view the approved KLOC Policy, please read KLOC Special Event Policy and Form.

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