Pleasant Lake Dam
New Hampshire — Merrimack County — TR BLACKWATER RIVER
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| River | TR BLACKWATER RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.42038, -71.93940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,295 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 604 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 7, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1850 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWN OF NEW LONDON |
| Other Name | Elkins 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.