Greenville
Greenville is a timber crib dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1888. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Greenville
The primary purpose of Greenville 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 City Of Norwich Department Of Public Utilities (local government). It impounds the Shetucket River near Norwich.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 373 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,264 square miles. Completed in 1888, 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 06/07/2017.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Norwich |
| River/Stream | Shetucket River |
| Coordinates | 41.53898, -72.05109 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,264 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66,935 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Norwich Department of Public Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00206 |
| Federal ID | CT00206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |