Penacook Upper Falls
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Nearest City | Boscawen |
| River/Stream | Contoocook River |
| Coordinates | 43.28310, -71.60070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 766 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Briar Hydro Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |