Cheshire
New Hampshire — Cheshire County — Contoocook River
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| River | Contoocook River |
| Coordinates | 42.81700, -72.00870 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| NID Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 25, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | D.D. Bean & Sons Company, Inc. |
| Other Name | White Dam |
Location Map
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.