Contoocook Lake Dam
New Hampshire — Cheshire County — CONTOOCOOK RIVER
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| River | CONTOOCOOK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.80129, -72.02771 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,726 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,726 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 443 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 28, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1885 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWN OF JAFFREY |
| Other Name | Red 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.