Lower Great Falls

New Hampshire — Strafford County — Salmon Falls River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
RiverSalmon Falls River
Coordinates43.25440, -70.84460

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length270 ft
NID Storage472 acre-ft
Max Storage472 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 19, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeNot Listed
Other NameSomersworth 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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