The Amoskeag Dam Waterfall - Manchester, NH - Man-made Waterfalls on Waymarking.com

Built in 1836, the Amoskeag Dam was intended to provide power to the textile mills that lined the Merrimack River. Following legislation, A fish ladder was included to accommodate migrating species, and in 1921 the dam was re-built, the fish ladder was updated, and a hydro station added. In 1990, a visiting center was built, with viewing windows into the 54-step fish ladder. Since then a learning center and an exhibit hall were opened. The Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center web site contains much more information.
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This area is also a noted archaeological center for Native American artifacts, included two distinct types of arrowheads..

Location of the waterfall: Fletcher Street Manchester, NH US 03101 Type / features of structure: Dam Estimated height in feet: 30 Estimated height in meters: 10.00 Estimated width in feet: 400 River/stream/lake/reservoir: Merrimack River Coordinates of parking: Not Listed Fees: Not Listed Flow dates: Not listed Estimated width in meters: Not Listed

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