Mine Falls

New Hampshire — Hillsborough County — Nashua River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
RiverNashua River
Coordinates42.74981, -71.50451

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length325 ft
NID Storage1,970 acre-ft
Max Storage1,970 acre-ft
Surface Area242 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1889
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Nashua, NH

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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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