Hall Mountain Marsh Dam

BEAR BROOK· Merrimack, New Hampshire· Built 1945· Concrete· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Hall Mountain Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 36.5% in NH)
Dam Length40 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge553 cfs
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)
Year Modified1956
NID IDNH00514

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: September 27, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hall Mountain Marsh Dam?

Hall Mountain Marsh Dam 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 Hall Mountain Marsh Dam?

Hall Mountain Marsh Dam is owned by NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hall Mountain Marsh Dam built?

Hall Mountain Marsh Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Hall Mountain Marsh Dam?

Hall Mountain Marsh Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hall Mountain Marsh Dam?

Hall Mountain Marsh Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Hall Mountain Marsh Dam last inspected?

Hall Mountain Marsh Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2018. 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.