Dead River Dam 1

New Hampshire — Coos County

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
Coordinates44.49646, -71.25569

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length3,035 ft
NID Storage4,720 acre-ft
Max Storage4,720 acre-ft
Surface Area132 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNH DNCR

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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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