Webster Lake Dam

Merrimack County, New Hampshire (near FRANKLIN)

River/Stream: CHANCE POND BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
133 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,650 acre-ft
Year Completed
1873
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
5,557 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-12

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
NH00410
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.44940, -71.66940
Age
153 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.