Somersworth

New Hampshire — Strafford County — Salmon Falls River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
RiverSalmon Falls River
Coordinates43.26480, -70.86370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage377 acre-ft
Max Storage377 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 19, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAclara Meters LLC
Other NameStone 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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