Vilas Pool Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CityALSTEAD
River/StreamCOLD RIVER
Coordinates43.15382, -72.34803

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length135 ft
Year Completed1866 (160 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area61 sq mi
Max Discharge4,002 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF ALSTEAD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/11/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00009
Federal IDNH00009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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