Lock E10 Cranesville Reservoir Report
Nearby: Smeallie Dam Brookside Reservoir Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Lock E10 Cranesville, located in Montgomery, New York, along the Mohawk River (Erie Canal), is a state-regulated hydroelectric dam completed in 1910.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Mohawk River (Erie Canal) |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
414 |
Drainage Area |
3210 |
Nid Storage |
5661 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny
|
1840cfs |
Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny
|
67cfs |
Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny
|
40cfs |
Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny
|
13600cfs |
Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny
|
105cfs |
Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny
|
9970cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lock E10 Cranesville