Lusk Reservior

Orange County, New York (near Highland Falls)

River/Stream: Hudson-Os

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
254 ft
Reservoir Storage
283 acre-ft
Year Completed
1895
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
195 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-09-13

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00594
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.38573, -73.96250
Age
131 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.