Athens Water Supply Dam
Athens Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, New York, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Athens Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Athens Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Athens (local government). It impounds the Hans Vosen Kill near Limestreet.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Limestreet |
| River/Stream | Hans Vosen Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.31333, -73.88139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 81 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF ATHENS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00285 |
| Federal ID | NY00285 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |