Vernon

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — Connecticut River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverConnecticut River
Coordinates42.77170, -72.51200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length956 ft
NID Storage54,000 acre-ft
Max Storage54,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,550 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 9, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGreat River Hydro, LLC

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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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