Hydro Recreational Release

Under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC, https://www.ferc.gov/) project license in place April 15, 1997, the Marble Street Hydroelectric Facility in the City of Watertown follows a Water Release Plan.

The Facility performs releases to facilitate whitewater boating from June 1st and September 30th. These occur on Tuesday and Thursday each week between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.


Schedule

The 2026 release season has concluded. Thank you for visiting!

Week BeginningDischarge (cubic feet per second)

Note: discharge rate is measured at the Hydroelectric Facility.


Location

Access to this area is via Water Works Park, located on Huntington Street.

Follow this link for map and directions.


Additional Information

USGS River Gauge at Vanduzee St

NOAA River Observations and Forecast


General Information
Water Superintendent
Aaron Harvill
Location
245 Washington St., Rm. 202
Watertown,
NY
13601

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm