Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2
Key Takeaway
Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 is classified as high hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 77 ft (taller than 98.3% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 5,220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 382 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00726 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USACE - New England District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2?
Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2?
Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 is owned by USACE - New England District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 built?
Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2?
Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2?
Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 has a dam height of 77 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 Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 last inspected?
Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-2 was last inspected on November 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.