Nubanusit Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CityNELSON
River/StreamNUBANUSIT BROOK
Coordinates42.97403, -72.08602

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length279 ft
Year Completed1861 (165 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,640 acre-ft
Max Storage7,640 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,600 acre-ft
Surface Area733 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge992 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTWITCHELLS MILLS HYDRO CORP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/26/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00339
Federal IDNH00339
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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