Pittsfield Mill Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Nearest CityPITTSFIELD
River/StreamSUNCOOK RIVER
Coordinates43.30550, -71.33110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length470 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage212 acre-ft
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area131 sq mi
Max Discharge6,290 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00120
Federal IDNH00120
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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