Taylor Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Nearest CitySALEM
River/StreamSPICKETT RIVER
Coordinates42.83713, -71.21946

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge630 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF SALEM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00026
Federal IDNH00026
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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