Cheshire Mills Lower Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CityHARRISVILLE
River/StreamNUBANUSIT BRROK
Coordinates42.94450, -72.09262

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length50 ft
Year Completed1848 (178 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1 acre-ft
Max Storage1 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge456 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerHISTORIC HARRISVILLE INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH02080
Federal IDNH02080
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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