Scribner Road Dam

EXETER RIVER· Rockingham, New Hampshire· Built 1930· Concrete· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Scribner Road Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 28.2% in NH)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area52 sq mi
Max Discharge1,550 cfs
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
Year Modified1963
NID IDNH01050

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: November 21, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

MR DALE TURNER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scribner Road Dam?

Scribner Road 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 Scribner Road Dam?

Scribner Road Dam is owned by MR DALE TURNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Scribner Road Dam built?

Scribner Road Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Scribner Road Dam?

Scribner Road 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 Scribner Road Dam?

Scribner Road 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 Scribner Road Dam last inspected?

Scribner Road Dam was last inspected on November 21, 2021. 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.