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Burden Lake Preservation Corporation  Booklets. The BLPC has created information booklets. Review them below.

Click below to access the PDF documents. Questions? Reach out to Lawrence McKeough at lbjm1224@yahoo.com

This booklet represents the sixth installment in a seven-part series, exploring the history of the Burden Lake Preservation Corp (BLPC). It traces the narrative from 1656, encompassing the Wynants Kill Improvement Association and the BLPC, all the way to 2005. The booklet includes copies of all relevant documentation, such as the Deeds for the lakebed and the Quit Claim Deed for Parcel A, which was formerly part of Woods Development. Additionally, it features the new easement for the golf course and the deeds for the land surrounding the Weir and Dam System. It also contains copies of the BLPC incorporation documents, along with the 501(c)(3) certificate.

This booklet represents the third installment in a series of seven. This issue delves deeper into the technical aspects, providing detailed information about the structures surrounding Burden Lake. It includes all necessary elevations to comprehend the workings of the lake. Additionally, it discusses the lake gauges utilized to monitor water levels in relation to precipitation, evaporation, and the condition of the Weir. The booklet concludes with a comprehensive survey of the bottoms of all three lakes, presenting data on the volume of water stored within them. Furthermore, it features a section explaining the sources of water in Burden Lake and the operation of the Weir. Throughout the book, numerous diagrams and field sketches enhance the understanding of the content.

This booklet marks the first installment in a series of seven. It commences in 1830, before the establishment of Burden Lake, and guides the reader through the historical significance of water-powered mills along the Wynants Kill Creek, located near Averill Park. The narrative then elaborates on the construction of the dams that enabled the Wynants Kill Association to inundate a valley, resulting in the creation of a new water storage reservoir, now known as Burden Lake. Furthermore, it provides an overview of the modifications made to the dam system over the course of a century, along with a condition report highlighting the necessary repairs. The booklet concludes with a conceptual plan outlining the required repairs or replacement as needed. It is an accessible read, enriched with numerous photographs of the dam system.

This booklet is the fourth installment in a seven-part series. It explores the history of the First and Second Dyke Roads, which began in 1831, and their significance within the Dam System. The issue includes sketches, historical maps, and vintage photographs of the Dykes.

Introducing the latest booklet from the BLPC, which focuses on the Weir, the Wynantskill Creek, and the watershed that feeds Burden Lake. This installment is somewhat more technical than the previous six books in the series, yet it is highly informative. It also features a comprehensive synopsis of the July 14, 2021, Five Hundred Year Storm that impacted Burden Lake. The booklet concludes with maps illustrating the potential consequences of a catastrophic dam failure at the lake. This is an essential read for those with a more technical background!

This booklet is the seventh installment in a seven-part series. It details the development of the Totem Lodge property, tracing its evolution from Totem Lodge to Timberland, Sheldon Gold, American Land & Lakes, and ultimately to the Homeowners Association (HOA) known as The Woods on Burden Lake. Additionally, it includes copies of the BLCA/BLPC Final Agreement with American Land & Lakes, the quit claim deed the BLCA/BLPC provided to American Land & Lakes, and the Quit Claim Deed that American Land & Lakes issued to the Burden Lake Conservation Association (BLCA).

This booklet is the fifth installment in a seven-part series. It delves into the history of the Guard Shack and the valve on First Lake, which was utilized to regulate the flow of water back to Wynants Kill Creek. The publication includes numerous diagrams and historical photographs, along with a hypothesis regarding the factors that led to the demise of the Guard Shack and the malfunctioning of the valve including a potential separation of pipe joints. Additionally, it offers recommendations for necessary repairs.

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