Candlewood Lake

Key Facts

How this lake is operated

• Operations are dominated by generation and pumping cycles between reservoirs; short-term level swings can be rapid.

Why the level can change

General factors for pumped-storage projects

These are common influences for this type of lake. They do not identify the cause of a specific current change unless an operator update confirms it.

• Generation & pumping cycles

  Pumped-storage projects can change pool elevation quickly as water moves between reservoirs for generation and pumping.

• Rainfall & inflows

  Natural inflows still matter, but short-term swings are often dominated by project operations.

Published reference elevations

Full pool

428.00 ft

Published reference elevation. Not necessarily a fixed year-round target for every project.

Winter / seasonal pool

416.00 ft

A winter / seasonal pool elevation is published, but Lake Insights does not have verified seasonal operating dates for this lake.

Current data source

Common questions about Candlewood Lake

Who manages Candlewood Lake?

Candlewood Lake is managed by FirstLight Power (FERC-licensed pumped-storage operator); Candlewood Lake Authority (recreation). Lake Insights reports published gauge readings; it does not operate the waterbody.

What is full pool at Candlewood Lake?

The published full-pool elevation for Candlewood Lake is 428.00 ft (NGVD29). Full pool is a published reference elevation — not a prediction of today’s level.

Does Candlewood Lake have a published winter pool?

Candlewood Lake has a published winter / seasonal pool elevation of 416.00 ft. Lake Insights does not currently have verified seasonal operating dates for this lake.

What datum is used for Candlewood Lake?

Elevations for Candlewood Lake are referenced to NGVD29 (MSL).

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