Dead River Dam 1

Coos County, New Hampshire (near BERLIN)

River/Stream: JERICHO BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
47 ft
Dam Length
3,035 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,720 acre-ft
Year Completed
1970
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
8,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-08-18

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NH00473
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
44.49646, -71.25569
Age
56 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.