Purity Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityMADISON
River/StreamDANFORTH PONDS
Coordinates43.86110, -71.08880

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length96 ft
Year Completed1750 (276 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage182 acre-ft
Max Storage182 acre-ft
Normal Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge240 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPURITY SPRING RESORT ANDNH AUDDUBON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00284
Federal IDNH00284
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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