Swanzey Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CitySWANZEY
River/StreamTR PERRY BROOK
Coordinates42.83647, -72.30369

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1790 (236 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage641 acre-ft
Max Storage641 acre-ft
Normal Storage348 acre-ft
Surface Area111 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge545 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF SWANZEY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH00205
Federal IDNH00205
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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