Weare Reservoir Dam

New Hampshire — Hillsborough County — PISCATAQUOG RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
RiverPISCATAQUOG RIVER
Coordinates43.10880, -71.77410

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length340 ft
NID Storage8,600 acre-ft
Max Storage8,600 acre-ft
Surface Area278 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Other NameHorace Lake Dam

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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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