| Alcove Reservoir | |
|---|---|
 Alcove Reservoir fromNY 32 | |
  Alcove Reservoir  Alcove Reservoir | |
| Location | Coeymans,Albany County, New York |
| Coordinates | 42°28′04″N073°55′53″W / 42.46778°N 73.93139°W /42.46778; -73.93139 |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Hannacroix Creek |
| Primary outflows | Hannacroix Creek |
| Catchment area | 6,300 acres (2,500 ha) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,426 acres (577.1 ha) |
| Average depth | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Max. depth | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Surface elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
Alcove Reservoir is areservoir located inAlbany County, New York,United States. It serves as a water supply for the city ofAlbany. At 618 ft (188 m) in elevation,[1] the closest hamlet isAlcove, part of the town ofCoeymans.New York State Route 32 passes the reservoir on the west. It was built in 1928–1932, inundating the village of Indian Fields.
The Alcove Reservoir is fed by theHannacroix Creek, Silver Creek and Gulf Creek.
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