Drew Lake South Weir

CHOATE BROOK· Hillsborough, New Hampshire· Concrete· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Drew Lake South Weir is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 28.2% in NH)
Dam Length385 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area426 sq mi
NID IDNH00487

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 24, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Drew Lake South Weir?

Drew Lake South Weir 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 Drew Lake South Weir?

Drew Lake South Weir is owned by US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Drew Lake South Weir?

Drew Lake South Weir 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 Drew Lake South Weir?

Drew Lake South Weir has a dam height of 12 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 Drew Lake South Weir last inspected?

Drew Lake South Weir was last inspected on October 24, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.