Arlington Mill Res Evergreen Dike
Arlington Mill Res Evergreen Dike is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, built in 1922. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Arlington Mill Res Evergreen Dike
The primary purpose of Arlington Mill Res Evergreen Dike is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Salem (local government). It impounds the Spickett River near Salem.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 320 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/12/2020.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Salem |
| River/Stream | Spickett River |
| Coordinates | 42.82334, -71.20244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF SALEM |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00027 |
| Federal ID | NH00027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |