Souhegan River Site 15 Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityWILTON
River/StreamKING BROOK
Coordinates42.79830, -71.80550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length305 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage708 acre-ft
Max Storage708 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/16/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00263
Federal IDNH00263
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Souhegan River Site 12a South Dam 1.3 mi High Souhegan River Site 12a North Dike 1.6 mi High Souhegan River Site 25b Dam 1.8 mi High Otis Falls 2.2 mi Significant Pratt Pond Dam 2.3 mi Low Pratt Pond Spillway Section 2.4 mi Low Pratt Pond Dike 2.4 mi Low Peters Farm Pond Dam 2.6 mi Significant Souhegan River Site 13 Dam 2.8 mi Low Souhegan River Site 26 Dam 3.5 mi High