Monadnock Paper Indust Lag Dam
Monadnock Paper Indust Lag Dam is an earth dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Monadnock Paper Indust Lag Dam
Monadnock Paper Indust Lag Dam is a dam in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. The dam is owned by Monadnock Paper Mills Inc (private). It impounds the Na near Bennington.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Bennington |
| River/Stream | Na |
| Coordinates | 43.01175, -71.92678 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MONADNOCK PAPER MILLS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH03719 |
| Federal ID | NH03719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |