Swains Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| Nearest City | BARRINGTON |
| River/Stream | BELLAMY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.18797, -71.02452 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 433 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,558 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,558 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,798 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 418 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 357 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF BARRINGTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |