Seaver Reservoir Dam

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near HARRISVILLE)

River/Stream: MINNEWAWA BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
495 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,544 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-10-28

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NH00094
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.94261, -72.13012
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.