Newfound Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Nearest CityBRISTOL
River/StreamNEWFOUND RIVER
Coordinates43.61720, -71.74080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length117 ft
Year Completed1840 (186 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage40,000 acre-ft
Max Storage40,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage27,500 acre-ft
Surface Area4,462 acres
Drainage Area95 sq mi
Max Discharge8,760 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00137
Federal IDNH00137
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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