Weare Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityWEARE
River/StreamPISCATAQUOG RIVER
Coordinates43.10880, -71.77410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,600 acre-ft
Max Storage8,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,300 acre-ft
Surface Area278 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00114
Federal IDNH00114
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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