Belleau Lake Dam
Belleau Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Belleau Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Belleau Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Belleau Lake Dam Association Inc (private). It impounds the Little Ossipee River near Wakefield.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 212 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,633 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Wakefield |
| River/Stream | Little Ossipee River |
| Coordinates | 43.64220, -70.98630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,633 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,633 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 212 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BELLEAU LAKE DAM ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00224 |
| Federal ID | NH00224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |