Cocheco Falls

New Hampshire — Strafford County — Cocheco River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
RiverCocheco River
Coordinates43.19640, -70.87380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Dover
Other NameCentral Avenue 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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in New Hampshire