Suncook Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyBelknap
Nearest CityBARNSTEAD
River/StreamSUNCOOK RIVER
Coordinates43.35976, -71.26611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length180 ft
Year Completed1882 (144 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,700 acre-ft
Max Storage7,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,500 acre-ft
Surface Area724 acres
Drainage Area54 sq mi
Max Discharge2,530 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/14/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00013
Federal IDNH00013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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