Verney Mill Hydro Dam
Verney Mill Hydro Dam is a concrete dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1916. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Verney Mill Hydro Dam
The primary purpose of Verney Mill Hydro 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 Us Army Corp Of Engineers (federal). It impounds the Nubanusit Brook near Peterborough.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 square miles. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 09/12/2018. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Hampshire dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Peterborough |
| River/Stream | Nubanusit Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.89110, -71.98630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00825 |
| Federal ID | NH00825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |