Rochester Reservoir Dam

New Hampshire — Strafford County — HOWARD BROOK

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
RiverHOWARD BROOK
Coordinates43.28978, -71.04215

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length668 ft
NID Storage746 acre-ft
Max Storage746 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 13, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ROCHESTER

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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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