Sawyer Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyBelknap
Nearest CityGILMANTON
River/StreamBADGER BROOK
Coordinates43.44690, -71.40550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,206 acre-ft
Max Storage1,206 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,051 acre-ft
Surface Area91 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSAWYER LAKE VILLAGE DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/11/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00016
Federal IDNH00016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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