Bow Lake Dam

Strafford County, New Hampshire (near STRAFFORD)

River/Stream: ISINGLASS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
22,380 acre-ft
Year Completed
1832
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,009 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-10-27

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00055
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.24130, -71.15250
Age
194 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.