North Village Dam
North Village Dam is a concrete dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1836. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About North Village Dam
The primary purpose of North Village Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Peterborough (local government). It impounds the Contoocook River near Peterborough.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 125 square miles. Completed in 1836, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 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 05/13/2022.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Peterborough |
| River/Stream | Contoocook River |
| Coordinates | 42.89940, -71.93950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1836 (190 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,060 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF PETERBOROUGH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00170 |
| Federal ID | NH00170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |