Pawtuckaway Lake /drowns Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityNOTTINGHAM
River/StreamTR BEAN RIVER
Coordinates43.10744, -71.12453

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length235 ft
Year Completed1842 (184 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,700 acre-ft
Max Storage11,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,500 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge2,200 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/26/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00136
Federal IDNH00136
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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