Uncanoonuc Lake Dam
Uncanoonuc Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1936. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Uncanoonuc Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Uncanoonuc Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Goffstown (local government). It impounds the Dan Little Brook near Goffstown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 176 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 318 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2022.
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 | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Goffstown |
| River/Stream | Dan Little Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.98865, -71.57759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 176 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF GOFFSTOWN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00021 |
| Federal ID | NH00021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |