| Neversink Reservoir | |
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| Location | Sullivan County, New York |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Neversink River |
| Primary outflows | Neversink Tunnel |
| Catchment area | 92 sq mi (240 km²) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. Sullivan County is a County located in the US state of New York. A lake (from Latin lacus) is a Terrain feature (or Physical feature) a body of Liquid on the surface of a world that is localized to the A reservoir is most broadly a place or hollow vessel where Fluid is kept in Reserve, for later use In Hydrology, the inflow of a Body of water is the source of the Water in the body of water The Neversink River (also called Neversink Creek in its upper course is a tributary of the Delaware River, approximately 65 miles (105 km long in southeastern In Hydrology, the discharge or outflow of a River is the volume of Water transported by it in a certain amount of time A drainage basin is an extent of Land where Water from Rain or Snow melt drains downhill into a body of water such as a River, A drainage basin is an extent of Land where Water from Rain or Snow melt drains downhill into a body of water such as a River, length | 5 mi (8 km) |
| Max. depth | 175 ft (53 m) |
Neversink Reservoir is one of several in the Catskill Mountains that supply water to New York City and other communities along its water supply network. The Catskill Mountains (also known as simply the Catskills) a natural area in New York State northwest of New York City and southwest of Albany Water supply is the process of self-provision or provision by third parties of water of various qualities to different users The City of New York New York City's water supply system has grown from a few wells on Manhattan Island to one of America's most extensive municipal systems It is located in Sullivan County's Town of Neversink, 75 miles (120. Sullivan County is a County located in the US state of New York. Neversink is a Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. 6 km) northwest of the city.
It is fed by the Neversink River, the longest tributary of the Delaware. The Neversink River (also called Neversink Creek in its upper course is a tributary of the Delaware River, approximately 65 miles (105 km long in southeastern A tributary is a Stream or River which flows into a mainstem (or parent river The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Water collected in the reservoir in turn goes through the Neversink Tunnel a short distance east to Rondout Reservoir to be pooled with that from Pepacton and Cannonsville as well, providing nearly half of the city's daily consumption. Rondout Reservoir is part of New York City's water supply network. The Pepacton Reservoir, also known as the Downsville Reservoir or the Downsville Dam, is a Reservoir in Delaware County New York that was The Cannonsville Reservoir is a Reservoir in Delaware County New York, that was formed by impounding over half of the West Branch of the Delaware River
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History
Construction began in 1941, as the city realized that after World War II, it would need to increase its supply aggressively to meet explosive growth. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Neversink was ultimately chosen after opposition from the region's trout fishermen and the geologic unfeasibility of the site scotched plans for smaller reservoirs along Willowemoc Creek. Fly fishing is a distinct and ancient Angling method most renowned as a method for catching Trout and Salmon, but employed today for a wide variety of Geology (from Greek γη gê, "earth" and λόγος Logos, "speech" lit
Two local hamlets with long histories in the area, the ironically-named town of Neversink and the aptly-named Bittersweet, were condemned and flooded to make the reservoir a reality (the former was relocated some distance away and still exists today; the latter is gone completely). A hamlet is (usually&mdashsee below a Rural community — that is a small settlement — which is too small to be considered a Village. Eminent domain ( United States) compulsory purchase ( United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland) resumption/compulsory acquisition The reservoir was finished in 1953 and began sending water the following year, although only in 1955 did it reach its planned capacity.
Forged dam inspections controversy
In 2006, after residents raised concerns regarding the soundness of both Merriman and Neversink dams, a local newspaper obtained copies of inspection reports for both and found that the handwriting and information relating to the structural soundness of the dams on many of them over a three-year period was virtually identical, suggesting they had been routinely photocopied. A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. An inspection is most generally an organised examination or formal evaluation exercise "Handwriting" redirects here For scripts for writing down notes by hand see " Cursive " A photocopier (or copier is a machine that makes Paper copies of documents and other visual images quickly and cheaply Only variable information, such as weather and water elevation, changed in each report. The weather is a set of all the phenomena occurring in a given Atmosphere at a given Time.
City and state officials promised to investigate the matter and discipline any employees involved in wrongdoing. Later several were suspended indefinitely without pay.
Statistics
At full capacity, Neversink holds 34. 9 billion gallons (131. 9 million m³). The upper Neversink drains a 92-square mile (239 km²) area (the smallest of any of the city's Catskill reservoirs) reaching all the way to Slide Mountain, the Catskills' highest peak, through six towns and two counties. Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the Catskills. It is located in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County, in southern New It is 5 miles (8 km) long and reaches a maximum depth of 175 feet (53 m).
Neversink Dam is an earthen structure 2,820 feet (859 m) long and 195 feet (60 m) high. NY 55 travels across it. New York State Route 55 is a state highway in southern New York running from the Pennsylvania state line at the Delaware River in Barryville to the
The spillway elevation is 1,440 feet (439 m) above sea level, making it the highest city reservoir.
Access and recreational use
Neversink is not as easily reached as some of the city's other Catskill reservoirs. NY 55 runs along its southern end, but that is the only road within proximity of any section. New York State Route 55 is a state highway in southern New York running from the Pennsylvania state line at the Delaware River in Barryville to the Access to the actual reservoir is tightly restricted and has been even more so since the September 11, 2001 attacks forced an increase in security.
Fishing is permitted in season with a DEP-issued permit in addition to the appropriate New York state license, and the reservoir is known, as with most Catskill fishing areas, for its trout. Angling is a method of Fishing by means of an "angle" ( hook) Trout is the common name given to a number of Species of Freshwater Fish belonging to the Salmonidae family However boats are not allowed to leave the reservoir for environmental reasons and must be stored near it year round. A boat is a Watercraft of modest size designed to float or plane on water and provide transport over it Hunters with valid city and state permits may also use the lands around the reservoir where hunting is permitted during the season. Hunting is the practice of pursuing Animals for Food, Recreation, or Trade. Beyond those, however, no recreational use of the reservoir is permitted. While the land is not fenced off, the area is regularly patrolled by uniformed DEP police.
External links
- Official NYCDEP Neversink Reservoir page
- Table of Reservoir Facts at the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development website.
- USGS GNIS: Neversink Reservoir
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