Beards Creek Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Nearest CityDURHAM
River/StreamBEARDS CREEK
Coordinates43.13540, -70.91410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,130 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DOT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/02/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00970
Federal IDNH00970
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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