Otter Brook Dam

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — OTTER BROOK

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverOTTER BROOK
Coordinates42.94648, -72.23666

Physical Characteristics

NID Height119 ft
Dam Height119 ft
Dam Length1,288 ft
NID Storage24,800 acre-ft
Max Storage24,800 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameOtter Brook Lake

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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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