Shelburne
Shelburne is a concrete dam located in Coos County, New Hampshire, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shelburne
The primary purpose of Shelburne is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Androscoggin River near Shelburne.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 960 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,494 square miles. Completed in 1906, 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 06/05/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | Shelburne |
| River/Stream | Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 44.40450, -71.11500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,494 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00052 |
| Federal ID | NH00052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |