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New Hampshire — Merrimack County — Contoocook River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
RiverContoocook River
Coordinates43.26920, -71.61320

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length230 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 4, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
Other NameContoocook Park 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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