Dead River Dike
Key Takeaway
Dead River Dike is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 42.1% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 1,665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 132 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | NH03557 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NH DNCR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dead River Dike?
Dead River Dike is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dead River Dike?
Dead River Dike is owned by NH DNCR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dead River Dike built?
Dead River Dike was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dead River Dike?
Dead River Dike serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dead River Dike?
Dead River Dike has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Dead River Dike last inspected?
Dead River Dike was last inspected on August 18, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.