Lusk Reservior
Lusk Reservior is a masonry dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1895. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lusk Reservior
The primary purpose of Lusk Reservior is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by West Point (federal). It impounds the Hudson-os near Highland Falls.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 254 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 283 acre-feet. Completed in 1895, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Highland Falls |
| River/Stream | Hudson-os |
| Coordinates | 41.38573, -73.96250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 254 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 195 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | West Point |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00594 |
| Federal ID | NY00594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |