Penacook Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Merrimack County — RATTLESNAKE BROOK

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
RiverRATTLESNAKE BROOK
Coordinates43.24259, -71.57653

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length265 ft
NID Storage2,210 acre-ft
Max Storage2,210 acre-ft
Surface Area360 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1873
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF CONCORD

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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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