Middle Falls
Middle Falls is a concrete dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Middle Falls
The primary purpose of Middle Falls is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Middle Falls Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Battenkill River near Middle Falls.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 436 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2016.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Middle Falls |
| River/Stream | Battenkill River |
| Coordinates | 43.09890, -73.52480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 436 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Middle Falls Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00121 |
| Federal ID | NY00121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |