Gorham

Coos County, New Hampshire (near Gorham)

River/Stream: Androscoggin River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
775 ft
Reservoir Storage
370 acre-ft
Year Completed
1904
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
47,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-06-04

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
NH00191
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
44.40840, -71.19520
Age
122 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.