Highland Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — NORTH BRANCH CONTOOCOOK RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverNORTH BRANCH CONTOOCOOK RIVER
Coordinates43.07926, -72.09330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length108 ft
NID Storage2,050 acre-ft
Max Storage2,050 acre-ft
Surface Area711 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Other NameLong Pond 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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