Dole Reservoir Dam
Dole Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, built in 1913. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dole Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Dole Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Claremont (local government). It impounds the Grandy Brook near Claremont.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 526 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2021.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Hampshire dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Claremont |
| River/Stream | Grandy Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.38920, -72.33213 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 526 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 201 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CLAREMONT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00143 |
| Federal ID | NH00143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |