Souhegan River Site 28 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityLYNDEBOROUGH
River/StreamTR STONY BROOK
Coordinates42.88536, -71.81333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length590 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage187 acre-ft
Max Storage187 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,521 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/05/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00429
Federal IDNH00429
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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