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Local favourite lake · Putnam, New York

Hemlock Dam

Hemlock Dam is a lake in Putnam, New York.

Hemlock Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hemlock Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Hemlock Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.35871, -73.66702. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hemlock Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hemlock Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Hemlock Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Hemlock Dam?

    Nearby: Middle Branch Reservoir (lake, 5 km), Diverting Reservoir (lake, 5 km), Lake Gilead (lake, 5 km), Titicus Reservoir (lake, 6 km), Lake Shenorock (lake, 9 km), Lake Shenorock (lake, 9 km).