Baker River Site 6a Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Nearest CityWENTWORTH
River/StreamTURAL BROOK
Coordinates43.86110, -71.93300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length730 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,209 acre-ft
Max Storage1,209 acre-ft
Normal Storage326 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,900 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00477
Federal IDNH00477
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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