Howe Reservoir Dam

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — TR MINNEWAWA BROOK

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverTR MINNEWAWA BROOK
Coordinates42.92677, -72.12987

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length170 ft
NID Storage2,070 acre-ft
Max Storage2,070 acre-ft
Surface Area166 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 12, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1924
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeStone
Owner TypeState
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION

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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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