Northwood Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Nearest CityEPSOM
River/StreamLITTLE SUNCOOK RIVER
Coordinates43.21979, -71.29063

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length169 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,100 acre-ft
Surface Area665 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi
Max Discharge1,629 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/31/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00285
Federal IDNH00285
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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