Union Meadows Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityWAKEFIELD
River/StreamBRANCH RIVER
Coordinates43.49860, -71.02580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length67 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,125 acre-ft
Max Storage1,125 acre-ft
Normal Storage690 acre-ft
Surface Area210 acres
Drainage Area31 sq mi
Max Discharge1,374 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00222
Federal IDNH00222
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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