Ossipee Lake Dam Berry Bay
Ossipee Lake Dam Berry Bay is a concrete dam located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ossipee Lake Dam Berry Bay
The primary purpose of Ossipee Lake Dam Berry Bay is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nh Des Water Division (state). It impounds the Ossipee River near Freedom.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,095 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 47,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2017.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Freedom |
| River/Stream | Ossipee River |
| Coordinates | 43.79431, -71.06377 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,095 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH03737 |
| Federal ID | NH03737 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |