East Inlet Dam
East Inlet Dam is a concrete dam located in Coos County, New Hampshire, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About East Inlet Dam
The primary purpose of East Inlet Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nh Fish And Game Department (state). It impounds the East Inlet near Pittsburg.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 979 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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 06/16/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | Pittsburg |
| River/Stream | East Inlet |
| Coordinates | 45.17957, -71.16145 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 979 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 979 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,456 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00454 |
| Federal ID | NH00454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |