Upper City Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Nearest CityROCHESTER
River/StreamCOCHECO RIVER
Coordinates43.30440, -70.98050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length215 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area64 sq mi
Max Discharge8,128 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF ROCHESTER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/06/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00389
Federal IDNH00389
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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