Swanzey Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — TR PERRY BROOK

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverTR PERRY BROOK
Coordinates42.83647, -72.30369

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage641 acre-ft
Max Storage641 acre-ft
Surface Area111 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1790
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOWN OF SWANZEY

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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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