Pierce

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityBennington
River/StreamContoocook River
Coordinates43.00280, -71.92500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area191 sq mi
Max Discharge13,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerMonadnock Paper Mills, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/15/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH00250
Federal IDNH00250
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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