Merrymeeting Lake Dam
New Hampshire — Strafford County — MERRYMEETING RIVER
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| River | MERRYMEETING RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.47727, -71.17900 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| NID Storage | 14,933 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,933 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,241 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 10, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1924 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
Location Map
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.