Meredith Reservoir Dam
Meredith Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Meredith Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Meredith Reservoir 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 Meredith (local government). It impounds the Tr Lake Waukewan near Meredith.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/23/2020.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Nearest City | Meredith |
| River/Stream | Tr Lake Waukewan |
| Coordinates | 43.63190, -71.50630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 128 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF MEREDITH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00308 |
| Federal ID | NH00308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |