Center Falls
Center Falls is a concrete dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Center Falls
The primary purpose of Center 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 Hollingsworth & Vose Company (private). It impounds the Battenkill River near Greenwich.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 405 square miles. Completed in 1909, 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 07/20/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Battenkill River |
| Coordinates | 43.09680, -73.45980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 405 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,166 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Hollingsworth & Vose Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01071 |
| Federal ID | NY01071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |