Lock E10 Cranesville dam
Lock E10 Cranesville
Lock E10 Cranesville, located in Montgomery, New York, along the Mohawk River (Erie Canal), is a state-regulated hydroelectric dam completed in 1910. Owned and operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), this dam serves multiple purposes such as hydroelectric power generation and navigation. With a dam height of 15 feet and a length of 500 feet, Lock E10 Cranesville has a storage capacity of 5661 acre-feet and a controlled spillway width of 480 feet.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Lock E10 Cranesville has a low hazard potential but is categorized as having a very high risk due to its age and condition assessment not being available. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and its emergency action plan status, as well as inundation maps, are not currently prepared. Despite these challenges, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region, with potential for further risk management measures to be implemented in the future.
Overall, Lock E10 Cranesville serves as a significant infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates, highlighting the importance of sustainable hydroelectric power generation and navigation while also emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks associated with aging dams. As stakeholders work towards enhancing the resilience of such structures, Lock E10 Cranesville stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate change adaptation in the state of New York.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lock E10 Cranesville -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny | 37 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 31 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 46 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 9,390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lock E10 Cranesville .
Boat launches
- Mohawk River
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Alco Heritage Trail Schenectady
- Broadalbin Public Boat Launch
- Outlet Road Town Of Ballston
Campgrounds
- Northampton Beach - Dec
- Thompsons Lake Campground
- Thompsons Lake State Park
- Caroga Lake - Dec
- Woods Lake Campsite #3
- Woods Lake Campsie #4
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About Lock E10 Cranesville
Where does the data for Lock E10 Cranesville come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lock E10 Cranesville .