Lovell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lovell Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 12 ft (taller than 28.2% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 530 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,629 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1965 |
| NID ID | NH00223 |
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
NH DES WATER DIVISION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lovell Lake Dam?
Lovell Lake Dam 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 Lovell Lake Dam?
Lovell Lake Dam is owned by NH DES WATER DIVISION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lovell Lake Dam built?
Lovell Lake Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Lovell Lake Dam?
Lovell Lake 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 Lovell Lake Dam?
Lovell Lake Dam 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 Lovell Lake Dam last inspected?
Lovell Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.