Hermit Lake Dam

Hermit Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyBelknap
Nearest CitySanbornton
River/StreamSalmon Brook
Coordinates43.55520, -71.60750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,320 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,892 acre-ft
Max Storage1,892 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,233 acre-ft
Surface Area220 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge3,343 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH00033
Federal IDNH00033
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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