Cocheco Falls

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Nearest CityDover
River/StreamCocheco River
Coordinates43.19640, -70.87380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area187 sq mi
Max Discharge7,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Dover
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00547
Federal IDNH00547
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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