Merrymeeting Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Nearest CityNEW DURHAM
River/StreamMERRYMEETING RIVER
Coordinates43.47727, -71.17900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length285 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,933 acre-ft
Max Storage14,933 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,410 acre-ft
Surface Area1,241 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge977 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00342
Federal IDNH00342
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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