Deering Reservoir Dam

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (near DEERING)

River/Stream: PISCATAQUOG RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
873 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,143 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,839 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-09

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
NH00282
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.05250, -71.84010
Age
86 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.