Lock E-10 Dam At Cranesville
Lock E-10 Dam At Cranesville is an other dam located in Montgomery County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lock E-10 Dam At Cranesville
The primary purpose of Lock E-10 Dam At Cranesville is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (state). It impounds the Erie Canal Mohawk River near Cranesville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,500 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Cranesville |
| River/Stream | Erie Canal Mohawk River |
| Coordinates | 42.91778, -74.14083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00961 |
| Federal ID | NY00961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |