Lusk Reservoir, West Point

Name: Lusk Reservoir
Address: Mills road, West Point, 10996, United States

#21 among attractions in West Point

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lusk Reservoir is located next to Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy at West Point. It is open for fishing in the Spring and early Fall, and usually freezes over during the winter months. The volume of the reservoir is required knowledge of all freshmen at the Military Academy. It is one aspect of what is known as 'Academy Heritage'. When asked the question: "How many gallons in Lusk Reservoir?" plebes are expected to respond "78 million US gallons when the water is flowing over the spillway." The proper answer had been 92.2 million US gallons until construction of Michie Stadium reduced it to its current size. Its surface elevation is 327 feet above sea level. ()

Elevation: 325 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°23'15"N, 73°57'45"W

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Mills roadWest Point 10996 United States

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Lusk Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Military Academy, Trophy Point, Michie Stadium, West Point Cadet Chapel.

0.5 miNE
Museum, Military museum
United States Military Academy, West Point
12 min walk • The United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, is a fortress of history and tradition situated in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York. Established in 1802, this prestigious institution has been the training ground for America's military leaders for...
0.6 miNE
View point, Park, Concert hall
Trophy Point, West Point
16 min walk • Trophy Point is a scenic overlook of the Hudson River Valley located at West Point, New York. It has been the subject of numerous works of art since the early 19th century.
~470 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Michie Stadium, West Point
3 min walk • Michie Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. The home field for the Army Black Knights, it opened 97 years ago in 1924 and has a current seating capacity of 38,000.
~1230 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
West Point Cadet Chapel, West Point
6 min walk • The Cadet Chapel at the United States Military Academy is a place of Protestant denomination worship for many members of the United States Corps of Cadets.
0.7 miNE
Monuments and statues
Kosciuszko's Monument, West Point
19 min walk • Kościuszko's Monument is a pedestal and statue of Polish General Tadeusz Kościuszko at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
Thayer Monument, West Point
12 min walk • Thayer Monument is a white granite monument and statue of Sylvanus Thayer at the United States Military Academy, designed by sculptor Carl Conrads and unveiled on June 11, 1883.
0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues
Battle Monument, West Point
15 min walk • Battle Monument is a large Tuscan column monument located on Trophy Point at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, designed by Stanford White.
0.4 miNE
Monuments and statues
Washington Monument, West Point
11 min walk • The Washington Monument at West Point is an equestrian monument to George Washington at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues
Sedgwick Monument, West Point
15 min walk • Sedgwick Monument is a memorial to Union General John Sedgwick at West Point. "Uncle John" Sedgwick was born in Cornwall, Connecticut, 67 miles northeast of West Point, New York.
0.4 miNE
Monuments and statues
MacArthur Monument, West Point
10 min walk • The Douglas MacArthur Monument at the United States Military Academy at West Point commemorates the Medal of Honor-winning former Superintendent and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.
1.1 miS
41°22'20"N • 73°57'47"W
West Point Museum, West Point
27 min walk • Military museum, Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lusk Reservoir?

Nearby attractions include Michie Stadium, West Point (3 min walk), Fort Putnam, West Point (5 min walk), West Point Cadet Chapel, West Point (6 min walk), The Plain, West Point (9 min walk).

How to get to Lusk Reservoir by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lusk Reservoir:

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Garrison (24 min walk)