Mine Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityNashua
River/StreamNashua River
Coordinates42.74981, -71.50451

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1889 (137 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,970 acre-ft
Max Storage1,970 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,970 acre-ft
Surface Area242 acres
Drainage Area405 sq mi
Max Discharge8,981 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Nashua, NH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH00116
Federal IDNH00116
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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