Watson

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Nearest CityDover
River/StreamCocheco River
Coordinates43.21370, -70.92220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage236 acre-ft
Max Storage236 acre-ft
Normal Storage236 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area180 sq mi
Max Discharge9,170 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWatson Associates
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH00549
Federal IDNH00549
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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