Great East Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityWAKEFIELD
River/StreamSALMON FALLS RIVER
Coordinates43.56970, -70.97270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length68 ft
Year Completed1825 (201 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27,700 acre-ft
Max Storage27,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage19,600 acre-ft
Surface Area1,825 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge1,305 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00111
Federal IDNH00111
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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