Basic Creek Reservoir
The Basic Creek Reservoir is one of three reservoirs in the City of Albany, New York's water system. The reservoir is located in Westerlo, New York and was constructed from 1928 to 1932 by damming the Basic Creek and flooding former farmland and forest.
- Reservoir
- …lies at an elevation of 935 feet (285 metres)
- Description: body of water
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dormansville and Westerlo.
Dormansville
Hamlet
Dormansville is a hamlet within the town of Westerlo in Albany County, New York, United States. Dormansville is situated 1½ miles northeast of Basic Creek Reservoir.
Westerlo
Village
Westerlo is a town in Albany County, New York, United States. Westerlo is situated 2½ miles northwest of Basic Creek Reservoir.
Alcove
Hamlet
Alcove is a hamlet in the town of Coeymans, Albany County, New York, United States. Alcove is situated 4½ miles east of Basic Creek Reservoir.
Basic Creek Reservoir
- Category: body of water
- Location
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Latitude
42.48401° or 42° 29′ 2″ north
Longitude
-74.01628° or 74° 0′ 59″ west
Open location code
87J7FXMM+JF
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to French—“Basic Creek Reservoir” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Basic Creek Reservoir”
- French: “Basic Creek Reservoir”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as South Westerlo and Newrys.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Westerlo Central Cemetery and Stanton Cemetery.
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