Woodsville

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Nearest CityHaverhill
River/StreamAmmonoosuc River
Coordinates44.15455, -72.03663

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1827 (199 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage124 acre-ft
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area420 sq mi
Max Discharge18,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerTown of Woodsville, NH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00069
Federal IDNH00069
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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