Lower Greenwich Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

The Lower Greenwich Dam, located in Greenwich, New York, along the Battenkill River, was completed in 1925 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private concrete dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a length of 255 feet, with a storage capacity of 3 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, is also 255 feet wide, emphasizing its significance in controlling water flow along the river.

Despite being privately owned, the Lower Greenwich Dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected since November 1970. Its hazard potential is rated as significant, with a moderate risk assessment. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there are no emergency action plans in place. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Lower Greenwich Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and the need for regular inspection and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection along waterways.

Year Completed

1925

Dam Length

255

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

BATTENKILL

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

1

Nid Storage

3

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

7
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.