Hopkinton Dam

Merrimack County, New Hampshire (near WEST HOPKINTON)

River/Stream: CONTOOCOOK RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
71 ft
Dam Length
790 ft
Reservoir Storage
128,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
59,700 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-11-02

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00004
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.18863, -71.74764
Age
64 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.