Northwood Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Merrimack County — LITTLE SUNCOOK RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
RiverLITTLE SUNCOOK RIVER
Coordinates43.21979, -71.29063

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length169 ft
NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Surface Area665 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
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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