Moose Brook Dam
Moose Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Moose Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Moose Brook 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 Moose Brook near Hancock.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 452 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years 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 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 10/23/2017.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Hancock |
| River/Stream | Moose Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.99660, -72.00110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,406 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01053 |
| Federal ID | NH01053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |