Israel River Dam
Key Takeaway
Israel River Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 76.5% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 133 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,240 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | NH01066 |
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
US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Israel River Dam?
Israel River 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 Israel River Dam?
Israel River Dam is owned by US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Israel River Dam built?
Israel River Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Israel River Dam?
Israel River Dam 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 Israel River Dam?
Israel River Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Israel River Dam last inspected?
Israel River Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.