Cheshire Mills

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near Harrisville)

River/Stream: Nubanusit Brook

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
—
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
94 ft
Reservoir Storage
2 acre-ft
Year Completed
1886
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
600 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-25

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
NH00067
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.94470, -72.09330
Age
140 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.