Center Falls

Washington County, New York (near Greenwich)

River/Stream: Battenkill River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
420 ft
Reservoir Storage
400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1909
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
16,166 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-20

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY01071
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.09680, -73.45980
Age
117 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.