Lovell Lake Dam

Carroll County, New Hampshire (near WAKEFIELD)

River/Stream: BRANCH RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
260 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1910
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,629 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
NH00223
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.55250, -71.02580
Age
116 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.