Baker River Site 5 Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | WENTWORTH |
| River/Stream | SWAIN BROOK |
| Coordinates | 43.88410, -71.91270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 807 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,290 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |