Franklin Falls Dam
New Hampshire — Merrimack County — PEMIGEWASSET RIVER
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| River | PEMIGEWASSET RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.46895, -71.65931 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 116 ft |
| Dam Height | 116 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,740 ft |
| NID Storage | 222,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 18, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1943 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Other Name | Dry Reservoir |
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.