Briar Pipe
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Nearest City | Boscawen |
| River/Stream | Contoocook River |
| Coordinates | 43.27270, -71.60370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 760 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Briar Hydro Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |