Silver Lake Dam

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near HARRISVILLE)

River/Stream: MINNEWAWA BROOK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
80 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,070 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
228 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-11-26

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00062
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.94880, -72.13270
Age
102 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.