Pleasant Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Nearest CityNEW LONDON
River/StreamTR BLACKWATER RIVER
Coordinates43.42037, -71.93940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,295 acre-ft
Max Storage9,295 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,806 acre-ft
Surface Area604 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge1,689 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF NEW LONDON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/07/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00362
Federal IDNH00362
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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