Wiswall Dam

New Hampshire — Strafford County — LAMPREY RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
RiverLAMPREY RIVER
Coordinates43.10400, -70.96250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 2, 2021
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOWN OF DURHAM
Other NamePackers Falls Dam

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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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