Black Reservoir Dam

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — WILLOW BROOK

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverWILLOW BROOK
Coordinates42.79000, -71.97989

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage253 acre-ft
Max Storage253 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1850
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
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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