Nashua Canal Dam and Dike

New Hampshire — Hillsborough County — CANAL SYSTEM

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
RiverCANAL SYSTEM
Coordinates42.75970, -71.47360

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length42 ft
NID Storage325 acre-ft
Max Storage325 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 28, 2020
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1886
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF NASHUA

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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