Souhegan Site 8 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityLYNDEBOROUGH
River/StreamFURNACE BROOK
Coordinates42.88492, -71.76775

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,721 acre-ft
Max Storage2,721 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge7,030 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00474
Federal IDNH00474
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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