Ossipee Lake Dam Headworks Dam

New Hampshire — Carroll County — OSSIPEE RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCarroll
RiverOSSIPEE RIVER
Coordinates43.79372, -71.06366

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length129 ft
NID Storage47,200 acre-ft
Max Storage47,200 acre-ft
Surface Area4,095 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 18, 2017
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
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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