Steels Pond

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityHillsborough
River/StreamNorth Branch Contoocook River
Coordinates43.08040, -71.96810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length104 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage190 acre-ft
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area60 sq mi
Max Discharge4,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerDichotomy Capital LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00037
Federal IDNH00037
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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