Paper Mill

New Hampshire — Hillsborough County — Contoocook River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
RiverContoocook River
Coordinates43.00570, -71.92670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 15, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1922
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMonadnock Paper Mills, Inc.
Other NameHighgate 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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