Pierce

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (near Bennington)

River/Stream: Contoocook River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
420 ft
Reservoir Storage
51 acre-ft
Year Completed
1921
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
13,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-06-15

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NH00250
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.00280, -71.92500
Age
105 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.