Baker River Site 6a Dam

Grafton County, New Hampshire (near WENTWORTH)

River/Stream: TURAL BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
68 ft
Dam Length
730 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,209 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-05-05

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
NH00477
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.86110, -71.93300
Age
51 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.