Milton Three Ponds Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Nearest CityMILTON
River/StreamSALMON FALLS RIVER
Coordinates43.41360, -70.98720

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length156 ft
Year Completed1824 (202 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,000 acre-ft
Max Storage15,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1,400 acres
Drainage Area106 sq mi
Max Discharge8,475 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00320
Federal IDNH00320
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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