Sawyer Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Belknap County — BADGER BROOK

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyBelknap
RiverBADGER BROOK
Coordinates43.44690, -71.40550

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage1,206 acre-ft
Max Storage1,206 acre-ft
Surface Area91 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSAWYER LAKE VILLAGE DISTRICT

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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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