Surry Mountain Dam

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — ASHUELOT RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverASHUELOT RIVER
Coordinates42.99778, -72.30926

Physical Characteristics

NID Height83 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage44,000 acre-ft
Max Storage44,000 acre-ft
Surface Area260 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 1, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameSurry Mountain 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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