Ashuelot River Dam

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — ASHUELOT RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverASHUELOT RIVER
Coordinates42.93330, -72.28940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,860 ft
NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 13, 2020
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeStone
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF KEENE DPW
Other NameWest Street Dam

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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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