Baker River Site 8 Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | DORCHESTER |
| River/Stream | SOUTH BRANCH BAKER RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.77500, -71.91580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,462 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,315 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |