Sanborn Pond Grist Mill Dam

Merrimack County, New Hampshire (near LOUDON)

River/Stream: SANBORN BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
265 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,055 acre-ft
Year Completed
1830
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
645 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
NH00182
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.33392, -71.38480
Age
196 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.