Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Fort Hunter
Normally high and dry, Putmans Store (and the adjacent Enlarged Erie Lock 28) filled with water on Aug. 29. A coating of mud on the floor and walls were left behind when the river returned to its bed. (Image by Howard Ohlhous)
Lock 12
Tribes Hill
Fast moving waters caused significant scouring and erosion while depositing
debris in surprising locations.
debris in surprising locations.
Lock 11 Dam
Amsterdam
Several steel uprights at this dam were forced out of position by swift moving
logs and debris. As a result, water levels cannot be maintained in the
navigational pool above the dam.
logs and debris. As a result, water levels cannot be maintained in the
navigational pool above the dam.
Guy Park Manor at Lock 11
Amsterdam
Flood waters scoured the foundation of Guy Park Manor leading to the collapse
of stone walls at the northwest corner of the west wing. Guy Park housed the Walter Elwood Museum, which lost a significant portion of its collection. Building stabilization is underway.
of stone walls at the northwest corner of the west wing. Guy Park housed the Walter Elwood Museum, which lost a significant portion of its collection. Building stabilization is underway.
Lock 10 Power House
Cranesville
Historic canal structures have withstood the best and worst of Mother Nature
for nearly a century, but the power house at Lock 10 was no match for the
force of Irene. (image by Howard Ohlhous).
for nearly a century, but the power house at Lock 10 was no match for the
force of Irene. (image by Howard Ohlhous).
Lock 10 Dam
Cranesville
The force of debris filled floodwaters buckled floor beams and mangled the walkway of the Lock 10 Dam.
Lock 9
Rotterdam Junction
Flood waters swept the lockhouse from its foundations, twisted railings like pipestems, eroded gravel and deposited it in the recreation area below the lock, undermined a concrete apron, and destroyed the entry road.
Lock 8
Scotia
Rising through the torrent, lock cabins mark the upper entrance to Lock 8 on
Aug. 29. The cabins, which house motors that operate the lock's valves, are normally about eight feet above ground.
Aug. 29. The cabins, which house motors that operate the lock's valves, are normally about eight feet above ground.
Lock 8 Lock House
Scotia
Flood waters ripped the rear wall from this lock house, which served as an
office and shop. (image by Howard Ohlhous)
office and shop. (image by Howard Ohlhous)
Lock 7 Aerial Survey
Vischer Ferry
Aerial surveys and on the ground assessments revealed little damage to Lock 7, enabling Canal Corp staff to begin clean up of mud and debris on Aug. 29.
Waterford Harbor Visitor Center
Waterford
The Mohawk and Hudson Rivers continued to rise, even as rain ceased on
Aug. 29, flooding the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center to the second story. Receding waters left a thick coating of mud and piles of debris along the
canalfront promenade. The river spilled over its banks again on Sept. 8.
Aug. 29, flooding the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center to the second story. Receding waters left a thick coating of mud and piles of debris along the
canalfront promenade. The river spilled over its banks again on Sept. 8.
Shelter from the Storm
Waterford
While floodwaters resulted in devastating losses, the Canal System also proved
a safe haven to many boats and boaters, who sheltered above Lock 2.
a safe haven to many boats and boaters, who sheltered above Lock 2.
