Lower Ipc Dam
Lower Ipc Dam is a concrete dam located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lower Ipc Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Ipc Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Newfound River Apartments 1 Lp (private). It impounds the Newfound River near Bristol.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 87 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 96 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/04/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | Bristol |
| River/Stream | Newfound River |
| Coordinates | 43.60000, -71.74800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 87 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 96 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,720 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEWFOUND RIVER APARTMENTS 1 LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00480 |
| Federal ID | NH00480 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |