Exeter Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityEXETER
River/StreamDEARBORN BROOK
Coordinates42.98725, -70.93310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length248 ft
Year Completed1886 (140 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage177 acre-ft
Max Storage177 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,712 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTOWN OF EXETER PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/02/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00267
Federal IDNH00267
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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