Cold River Site 1 Dam

Carroll County, New Hampshire (near CHATHAM)

River/Stream: BASIN BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
1,080 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,360 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
8,870 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-10-18

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
NH00479
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
44.27009, -71.01871
Age
57 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.