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.
The reservoir has been enlarged over time, as it serves as the primary water source for Kingston and Ulster City and Town, which draws water from Mink Hollow Stream and also receives water from its 8.6-square mile (22.4 km²) drainage basin.