Skatutakee Lake Dam
Skatutakee Lake Dam is a stone dam located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, built in 1778. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Skatutakee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Skatutakee Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Skatutakee Association (private). It impounds the Nubanusit Brook near Harrisville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 228 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,303 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1778, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 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 11/26/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| Nearest City | Harrisville |
| River/Stream | Nubanusit Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.93800, -72.06270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1778 (248 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,303 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 228 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE SKATUTAKEE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00066 |
| Federal ID | NH00066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |