First Connecticut Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Coos County

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
Coordinates45.08860, -71.28910

Physical Characteristics

NID Height56 ft
Dam Height56 ft
Dam Length1,117 ft
NID Storage114,000 acre-ft
Max Storage114,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,125 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerGREAT RIVER HYDRO LLC

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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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