Baltic Mills Dam
Baltic Mills Dam is a concrete dam located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Baltic Mills Dam
The primary purpose of Baltic Mills Dam 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 Energetic Baltic Mill Enterprises Inc (private). It impounds the Mascoma River near Enfield.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2020.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | Enfield |
| River/Stream | Mascoma River |
| Coordinates | 43.64241, -72.13445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | ENERGETIC BALTIC MILL ENTERPRISES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00273 |
| Federal ID | NH00273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |