Contoocook Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CityJAFFREY
River/StreamCONTOOCOOK RIVER
Coordinates42.80129, -72.02771

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,726 acre-ft
Max Storage2,726 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,548 acre-ft
Surface Area443 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge1,256 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF JAFFREY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH00098
Federal IDNH00098
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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