Swains Lake Dam

Strafford County, New Hampshire (near BARRINGTON)

River/Stream: BELLAMY RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
433 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,558 acre-ft
Year Completed
1890
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
357 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-07-30

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NH00232
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.18797, -71.02452
Age
136 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.