Cheshire Mills

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CityHarrisville
River/StreamNubanusit Brook
Coordinates42.94470, -72.09330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length94 ft
Year Completed1886 (140 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2 acre-ft
Max Storage2 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerHistoric Harrisville, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00067
Federal IDNH00067
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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