Dodge Falls
Dodge Falls is a timber crib dam located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dodge Falls
The primary purpose of Dodge Falls is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Dodge Falls Associates Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Connecticut River near Wells River, Vt.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 290 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,940 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,215 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | Wells River, Vt |
| River/Stream | Connecticut River |
| Coordinates | 44.20830, -72.05790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,940 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,215 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Dodge Falls Associates Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00014 |
| Federal ID | NH00014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |