However, it has been expanded somewhat over the years since it serves as the main reservoir for the nearby City of Kingston and Town of Ulster, which stores water there that it pipes from Mink Hollow Stream in addition to the water that reaches the lake from its 8.6-square mile (22.4 km²) drainage basin.
This reservoir serves as the primary water supply for Kingston and Ulster City and Town, which draws water from both Mink Hollow Stream and its 8.6-square mile (22.4 km²) drainage basin.