Eastman Falls Hydro

Completed in 1901 by B&M railroad and redeveloped in 1937 by PSNH, Eastman Falls Hydro is located on the Pemigewasett River. Power generation is controlled so that river inflow is always equal to outflow. The site has a picnic area developed jointly with the Franklin Chamber of Commerce.

Facts at a Glance:

• Turbine/generators: 2
• Unit 1 turbine horsepower: 2,650
• Unit 2 turbine horsepower: 6,164
• Total generating capacity: 6.4 MW
• Max. gross head: 35 feet
• Reservoir volume: 2,170 acre-feet
• Reservoir size: 467 acres
• Dam height: 27 feet