Dead River Dam 1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
Nearest CityBERLIN
River/StreamJERICHO BROOK
Coordinates44.49646, -71.25569

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length3,035 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,720 acre-ft
Max Storage4,720 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,240 acre-ft
Surface Area132 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge8,100 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNH DNCR
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00473
Federal IDNH00473
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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