Balsams Mohawk River Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
Nearest CityDIXVILLE
River/StreamMOHAWK RIVER
Coordinates44.86940, -71.31720

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length220 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge370 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNORTH COUNTRY COOS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/25/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH01691
Federal IDNH01691
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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