Baker River Site 5 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Nearest CityWENTWORTH
River/StreamSWAIN BROOK
Coordinates43.88410, -71.91270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length807 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage950 acre-ft
Max Storage950 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge4,290 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00245
Federal IDNH00245
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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