Pawtuckaway Lake /Drowns Dam

Rockingham County, New Hampshire (near NOTTINGHAM)

River/Stream: TR BEAN RIVER

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
235 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1842
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-03-26

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
NH00136
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.10744, -71.12453
Age
184 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.