The Spring 2015 KLC News is now available online HERE or on the NEWSLETTERS page.
See articles about the latest dam upgrades, changes to lake access, another NYS Boater Safety Course, July 4th events, copper sulfate applications, annual KLC picnic, shoreline property septic systems, water level update, helping to trap some natans, weed pulling saturday and more.
Due to limited parking at the Rt. 28 launch site, all trailers parked at the launch must display a special KLC trailer permit. Permits will be mailed with gate keys when you provide your trailer license number(s) along with your membership application. One permit will be provided for each trailer license number. Trailers parked at the launch without permits will be noted or tagged and may be towed at the owner’s expense upon multiple infractions. Thanks for helping us control parking at the launch.
We have been running into a delay in getting out the gate keys and trailer stickers. Rest assured the launch gate will remain open until after the keys have been distributed to members. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Dam upgrades described in the previous post have been completed.
Completed repairs at west side spillway
Completed repairs around sluice pipe
If you passed by the dam lately, you may have noticed all the heavy construction equipment in action. The last phase of the dam repair project was started on March 24th by contractor A. Colarusso & Sons. This phase involves the removal and replacement of deteriorating concrete in two areas of the downstream face of dam. The first area of repair is on the west side secondary spillway which has a significant area of undermining that extends 4 – 5 feet into the dam (photo 1 below). The plan calls for the removal of rock and deteriorated concrete, doweling of rebar into the bedrock and remaining solid concrete, and then forming and pouring new concrete to fill the void. The second area is on the main dam above the sluice pipe (photo 2 below). This area will require the removal of approximately 240 square feet of the face of the dam to a minimum of 3-inches in depth, installation of new rebar, and then forming and pouring new concrete. The work is expected to take about 2 weeks. The project will complete the latest upgrades to the dam requested by DEC.
Photo 1 – Repair area at west side spillway
Photo 2 – Repair area around sluice pipe
The Winter 2015 KLC News is now available online HERE or on the NEWSLETTERS page.
See articles about the new Invasive Species Transport Bill, Too Few Riparian Owners Support the KLC, Annual Notice of Copper Sulfate Treatment, the Year in Review, Continuing Dam Work, the 2015 Budget and more.
The Fall 2014 KLC News is now available online HERE or on the NEWSLETTERS page.
See articles about the August Annual Membership Meeting, Tiger Muskies, Pulling Weeds, NYS Boater Safety Course, July 4th Event Results, KLC BBQ Results, Board Notes and more.
Every year around October 15th, the sluice gate in the dam is fully opened 500+ turns to allow water to drain down the Valatie Kill and Kinderhook Creek until our lake is about 33-inches below the main spillway, about 4.5-feet below average summer levels. This lower depth is permitted by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to protect shorelines and docks from erosion and damage due to winter ice and potential spring flooding from rapid snow-melt and rain. The added benefits of the drawdown are to (1) expose shorelines to freezing temperatures, which kills some of the lake weeds (milfoil and curlyleaf pondweed), and (2) permit residents to cleanup and repair shorelines and docks.
Please remember that raking leaves into the lake and/or burning leaves in the lake bed is not permitted, as doing so adds nutrients for future weed growth. Also, lake residents are urged to clean shorelines in front of and adjacent to their properties and make any necessary repairs to shorelines and docks this fall, as snow-melt and rain can often raise water levels quickly, making access to the lake bed more difficult in the spring.
If you haven’t pulled your boats from the lake yet, it’s time to hustle.
The KLC is once again pleased to announce a NYS Boater Safety Course this fall. This is designed as a comprehensive boating course, teaching the fundamentals of safe boating operation. It is an 8-hour class and anyone over the age of 10 can attend at no cost.
The course will be taught on Sunday, October 26th, at the KLIA Hall, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please bring a bag lunch. Hot dogs may be available for purchase.
If you are interested in attending, please call 518-784-2011. Pre-registration is required.
A copy of the latest edition of the “New York Safe Boating Textbook: A Course on the Safe Operation of Boats and Personal Watercraft” can be downloaded to your computer, phone, or tablet by going to http://nysparks.com/recreation/boating/education.aspx. Hard copy textbooks will be available at the class for those who would like one.
In light of last years legislation requiring all individuals born after May 1, 1996 to successfully complete the NYS Boater Safety Course, this course is critical for anyone under 18 years old who wishes to operate motor powered watercraft. 10-17 year olds will receive a NYS Safe Boater Certificate for free; those 18 or older can receive a certificate if they wish for a $10 fee to NYS.
March 15
Lake Refill Begins
Weather dependent
June 27 & July 11
Water Chestnut Hand-Harvesting
North end of lake - 10:00am - noon
July 4
Independence Day
Kayak Rally - 8:30-11:30, raffle prizes at Noon
Boat Parade - starts 1:00pm at One Tree
Ring of Fire - 9:00pm
August 1
Community Lake Day
One Tree Island - Noon - 2:00pm
August 29
Annual Membership Meeting
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