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Basic Creek Reservoir

Lake · Westerlo, New York

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01359525, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
8.32 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORMANS KILL AT KARLSFELD NY (14.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Basic Creek Reservoir

H: 73° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
70°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
81%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Overcast
55°
9 AM
Overcast
63°
12 PM
Sunny
69°
3 PM
Sunny
72°
6 PM
Sunny
73°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Basic Creek Reservoir?
Basic Creek Reservoir is a lake in Westerlo, New York.
Can you swim at Basic Creek Reservoir?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Basic Creek Reservoir rated?
Basic Creek Reservoir in Westerlo, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 36 reviews.

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Westerlo, NY 12193

Westerlo, New York 12193

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