Edward MacDowell Dam
New Hampshire — Hillsborough County — NUBANUSIT BROOK
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| River | NUBANUSIT BROOK |
| Coordinates | 42.89395, -71.98640 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 31,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 165 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 6, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Other Name | Edward MacDowell Lake |
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.