Pawtuckaway Lake /Drowns Dam

New Hampshire — Rockingham County

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Coordinates43.10744, -71.12453

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length235 ft
NID Storage11,700 acre-ft
Max Storage11,700 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1842
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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