Otter Brook Dam

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near KEENE)

River/Stream: OTTER BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
119 ft
Dam Length
1,288 ft
Reservoir Storage
24,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1958
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
34,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-11-07

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
NH00006
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.94648, -72.23666
Age
68 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.