Bow Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Strafford County — ISINGLASS RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
RiverISINGLASS RIVER
Coordinates43.24130, -71.15250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage22,380 acre-ft
Max Storage22,380 acre-ft
Surface Area1,171 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1832
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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