Penacook Lower Falls Diversion

Merrimack County, New Hampshire (near Concord)

River/Stream: Contoocook River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
134 ft
Reservoir Storage
94 acre-ft
Year Completed
1982
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
13,886 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-06-05

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
NH00374
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.28450, -71.59640
Age
44 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.