Lower Cragston Lake
Key Takeaway
Lower Cragston Lake is classified as high hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 274 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| NID ID | NY13539 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
West Point
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Cragston Lake?
Lower Cragston Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lower Cragston Lake?
Lower Cragston Lake is owned by West Point (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lower Cragston Lake?
Lower Cragston Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower Cragston Lake?
Lower Cragston Lake has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lower Cragston Lake last inspected?
Lower Cragston Lake was last inspected on September 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.