China Mill Dam

Merrimack County, New Hampshire (near PEMBROKE)

River/Stream: SUNCOOK RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
275 ft
Reservoir Storage
33 acre-ft
Year Completed
1860
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
16,770 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-11-04

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00023
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.13000, -71.45630
Age
166 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.