Beech River Mill Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityOSSIPEE
River/StreamBEECH RIVER
Coordinates43.75067, -71.13964

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length61 ft
Year Completed1851 (175 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2 acre-ft
Max Storage2 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area33 sq mi
Max Discharge700 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerDRO CORP DBA BEECH RIVER MILL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNH00819
Federal IDNH00819
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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