Souhegan River Site 35 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityNEW IPSWICH
River/StreamWEST BRANCH SOUHEGAN
Coordinates42.73465, -71.87892

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,209 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,787 acre-ft
Max Storage1,787 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge9,135 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 IDNH00435
Federal IDNH00435
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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