Hermit Lake Dam

Belknap County, New Hampshire (near SANBORNTON)

River/Stream: SALMON BROOK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
1,320 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,892 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,343 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-04-19

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00033
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.55520, -71.60750
Age
99 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.