Amoskeag Hydro

Completed in 1924 by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company and purchased by PSNH in 1936, Amoskeag Hydro originally powered the mills in the Manchester Millyard. The original generators and turbines are still in operation.

Facts at a Glance:

• Turbine/generators: 3
• Turbine horsepower (each): 7,500
• Generating capacity: 16 MW
• Max. gross head: 51 feet
• Reservoir volume: 4,320 acre-feet
• Reservoir size: 480 acres
• Dam height: 30 feet