Socha Dam
Socha Dam is a concrete dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Socha Dam
The primary purpose of Socha Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marie E Socha Family Irrevocable Trust (private). It impounds the Tr North Branch River near Candia.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/18/2022.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Candia |
| River/Stream | Tr North Branch River |
| Coordinates | 43.07770, -71.31440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,893 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARIE E SOCHA FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01030 |
| Federal ID | NH01030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |