Steels Pond

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (near Hillsborough)

River/Stream: North Branch Contoocook River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
104 ft
Reservoir Storage
190 acre-ft
Year Completed
1909
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
4,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-19

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00037
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.08040, -71.96810
Age
117 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.