Upper City Dam

New Hampshire — Strafford County — COCHECO RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
RiverCOCHECO RIVER
Coordinates43.30440, -70.98050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length215 ft
NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 6, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
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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