Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike
Key Takeaway
Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1842 and is 184 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 10.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 900 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1842 (184 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1983 |
| NID ID | NH00135 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike?
Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike?
Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike is owned by NH DES WATER DIVISION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike built?
Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike was completed in 1842, making it 184 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 Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike?
Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike 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 Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike?
Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike has a dam height of 9 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 Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike last inspected?
Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike was last inspected on March 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.