Lower Greenwich Dam
Lower Greenwich Dam is a concrete dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lower Greenwich Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Greenwich Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Marvin Ferris (private). It impounds the Battenkill near Greenwich.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3 acre-feet. Completed in 1925, 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 11/05/1970. That was over 55 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Battenkill |
| Coordinates | 43.08639, -73.50444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Marvin Ferris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13698 |
| Federal ID | NY13698 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |