Swanzey Lake Dam

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near SWANZEY)

River/Stream: TR PERRY BROOK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
150 ft
Reservoir Storage
641 acre-ft
Year Completed
1790
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
545 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-06-02

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00205
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.83647, -72.30369
Age
236 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.