Salmon Brook Dam
Salmon Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Salmon Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Salmon Brook Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 141 Burke Subsidiary Llc (private). It impounds the Salmon Brook near Nashua.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2020.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Nashua |
| River/Stream | Salmon Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.75040, -71.44400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 141 BURKE SUBSIDIARY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00541 |
| Federal ID | NH00541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |