Merrymeeting Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| Nearest City | NEW DURHAM |
| River/Stream | MERRYMEETING RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.47727, -71.17900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,933 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,933 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,241 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 977 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |