Oyster Reservoir Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| Nearest City | DURHAM |
| River/Stream | OYSTER RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.13250, -70.94130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,997 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | UNIVERSITY OF NH |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |