LOWER CRAGSTON LAKE DAM - NY13539-1315
Dam Name: LOWER CRAGSTON LAKE DAM
State: NY
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/28/2011
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDNY13539-1315
Incident DescriptionDam overtopped by less than 6", minor erosion experienced downstream of core wall at toe. Hurricane Irene
Named Hydrologic EventIrene
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Owner TypeF
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
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Dam Height10 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)
Surface Area (acres)0.00
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NID NumberNY13539
River NameUNKNOWN
Latitude41.3538
Longitude-73.9774
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Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
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