Briar Pipe
New Hampshire — Merrimack County — Contoocook River
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| River | Contoocook River |
| Coordinates | 43.27270, -71.60370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 4, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1936 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Briar Hydro Associates |
| Other Name | Rolfe Canal Penstock Intake 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.