Contoocook Lake Dam

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near JAFFREY)

River/Stream: CONTOOCOOK RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
7 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,726 acre-ft
Year Completed
1885
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,256 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2020-10-28

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00098
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.80129, -72.02771
Age
141 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.