Middle Greenwich Dam
Middle Greenwich Dam is a concrete dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1902. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Middle Greenwich Dam
The primary purpose of Middle Greenwich Dam 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 Batten Kill Hydro Associates;batten Kill Hydro Associates (private). It impounds the Batten Kill near Greenwich.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 401 square miles. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Batten Kill |
| Coordinates | 43.08639, -73.49556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 401 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BATTEN KILL HYDRO ASSOCIATES;BATTEN KILL HYDRO ASSOCIATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01070 |
| Federal ID | NY01070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |