Souhegan River Site 19 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityNEW IPSWICH
River/StreamSOUTH BRANCH SOUHEGAN RIVER
Coordinates42.72364, -71.85153

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,072 acre-ft
Max Storage2,072 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge16,463 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00434
Federal IDNH00434
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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