Arlington Mills Res West Dike
Arlington Mills Res West Dike is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Arlington Mills Res West Dike
The primary purpose of Arlington Mills Res West 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 10 feet tall and stretches 230 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 low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. 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 | 42.81492, -71.20770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 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 | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00029 |
| Federal ID | NH00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |