Second Connecticut Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Coos County — CONNECTICUT RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
RiverCONNECTICUT RIVER
Coordinates45.14130, -71.18160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length568 ft
NID Storage12,500 acre-ft
Max Storage12,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1,300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 24, 2019
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1849
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
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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