Jones Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Nearest CityNEW DURHAM
River/StreamMERRYMEETING RIVER
Coordinates43.44687, -71.17422

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length210 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage375 acre-ft
Max Storage375 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge2,844 cfs

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNH00345
Federal IDNH00345
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams