Garvins Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Nearest CityBow
River/StreamMerrimack River
Coordinates43.16550, -71.50950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length645 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,200 acre-ft
Max Storage7,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,200 acre-ft
Surface Area504 acres
Drainage Area2,427 sq mi
Max Discharge113,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/15/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00090
Federal IDNH00090
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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