Great East Lake Dam

Carroll County, New Hampshire (near WAKEFIELD)

River/Stream: SALMON FALLS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
68 ft
Reservoir Storage
27,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1825
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,305 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-04-25

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
NH00111
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.56970, -70.97270
Age
201 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.