Barnstead Parade Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Nearest City | BARNSTEAD |
| River/Stream | SUNCOOK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.33107, -71.29194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 140 acres |
| Drainage Area | 114 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,645 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |