Deering Reservoir Dam

New Hampshire — Hillsborough County — PISCATAQUOG RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
RiverPISCATAQUOG RIVER
Coordinates43.05250, -71.84010

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length873 ft
NID Storage3,143 acre-ft
Max Storage3,143 acre-ft
Surface Area323 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 9, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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