Pontook

New Hampshire — Coos County — Androscoggin River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
RiverAndroscoggin River
Coordinates44.63310, -71.24840

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length399 ft
NID Storage883 acre-ft
Max Storage883 acre-ft
Surface Area280 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 7, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Owner TypeState
Other NamePontook Reservoir 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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