Souhegan River Site 19 Dam

New Hampshire — Hillsborough County — SOUTH BRANCH SOUHEGAN RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
RiverSOUTH BRANCH SOUHEGAN RIVER
Coordinates42.72364, -71.85153

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
NID Storage2,072 acre-ft
Max Storage2,072 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Other NameAshburnham Road Dam Or South Branch

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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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