Waterloom Falls
Waterloom Falls is a concrete dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Waterloom Falls
The primary purpose of Waterloom Falls is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Alden Hydro, Llc (private). It impounds the Souhegan River near Greenville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 205 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 663 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years 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 06/19/2017.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Souhegan River |
| Coordinates | 42.75000, -71.83650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Alden Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00355 |
| Federal ID | NH00355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |