Otter Brook Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CityKEENE
River/StreamOTTER BROOK
Coordinates42.94648, -72.23666

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height119 ft
Dam Height119 ft
Dam Length1,288 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24,800 acre-ft
Max Storage24,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage870 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres
Drainage Area47 sq mi
Max Discharge34,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00006
Federal IDNH00006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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