Watson

New Hampshire — Strafford County — Cocheco River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
RiverCocheco River
Coordinates43.21370, -70.92220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length290 ft
NID Storage236 acre-ft
Max Storage236 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWatson Associates
Other NameWaldron 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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