Merrymeeting Lake Dam
New Hampshire, Strafford County, DANFORTH PONDS
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| River | DANFORTH PONDS |
| Coordinates | 43.47727, -71.17900 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 96 ft |
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 14, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1750 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | PURITY SPRING RESORT ANDNH AUDDUBON |
Location Map
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.