Newfound Lake Dam

New Hampshire, Grafton County

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Coordinates43.61720, -71.74080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length170 ft
NID Storage1,739 acre-ft
Max Storage1,739 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 28, 2024
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1771
Primary Purpose-
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeState
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION

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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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