Swains Lake Dam
New Hampshire — Strafford County — BELLAMY RIVER
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| River | BELLAMY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.18797, -71.02452 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 433 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,558 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,558 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 418 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 30, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1890 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWN OF BARRINGTON |
| Other Name | Union Lake Dam |
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.