Hopkinton Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Nearest CityWEST HOPKINTON
River/StreamCONTOOCOOK RIVER
Coordinates43.18863, -71.74764

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height71 ft
Dam Height71 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage128,000 acre-ft
Max Storage128,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area220 acres
Drainage Area382 sq mi
Max Discharge59,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/02/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00004
Federal IDNH00004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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