Three Mile Reservoir Dam, located in Keene, New Hampshire, is a concrete buttress dam completed in 1986 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Beaver Brook.
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The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 292 feet, providing a storage capacity of 620 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 250 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8.6 acres and a drainage area of 5.4 square miles, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 8000 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the NHDES Dam Bureau, the Three Mile Reservoir Dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it satisfactory. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam is up to date, with the last revision in May 2020. Overall, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Three Mile Reservoir Dam a significant structure in managing flood risks in the Cheshire County area. Its design, capacity, and regulatory oversight make it an essential component in safeguarding communities and ecosystems along the Beaver Brook watershed. The dam's operational history, inspection records, and emergency preparedness measures demonstrate a commitment to safety and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
292 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
BEAVER BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
8.6 |
Drainage Area |
5.4 |
Nid Storage |
620 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wheelock Park Campground
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Pilgrim Pines Camping Area
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Swanzey Lake Camping Area
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Fox Brook Tent Site
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