Crystal Lake Dike
Crystal Lake Dike is an earth dam located in Lewis County, New York. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crystal Lake Dike
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Dike is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by N Merrel & J Miller (private). It impounds the Crystal Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/31/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Crystal Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.83833, -75.28000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | N MERREL & J MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01470 |
| Federal ID | NY01470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |