Cheshire Mills Lower Dam

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near HARRISVILLE)

River/Stream: NUBANUSIT BRROK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Stone
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
50 ft
Reservoir Storage
2 acre-ft
Year Completed
1848
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
456 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-08-25

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

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

Location

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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.