Highland Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CitySTODDARD
River/StreamNORTH BRANCH CONTOOCOOK RIVER
Coordinates43.07926, -72.09330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length108 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,050 acre-ft
Max Storage2,050 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area711 acres
Drainage Area30 sq mi
Max Discharge2,874 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00054
Federal IDNH00054
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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