Eastman Falls Dam, New Hampshire, USA

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Quick Facts About Eastman Falls Dam

Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43.447227, -71.658115
River: Pemigewasset River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Concrete Gravity Gravity
Commissioned: 1937
Dam Height: 43 ft (13 m)
Dam Length: 414 ft (126 m)
Dam Capacity: 9,340 acre-ft (11,521 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Eastman Falls Dam Information

Eastman Falls Dam is a concrete gravity gravity dam located in Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire.

The dam, which is on the Pemigewasset River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1937 and is currently owned by .

Eastman Falls Dam Structure

The Eastman Falls Dam is approximately 414 feet (126 m) long, 43 feet (13 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Eastman Falls Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 9,340 acre-ft (11,521 Ml) and maximum capacity of 9,340 acre-ft (11,521 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 90 acres (36 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,003 square miles (2,598 square kilometres).

Eastman Falls Dam Spillway

The dam has a 301 feet (92 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 75000 cubic feet per second (2124 cubic metres per second).

Eastman Falls Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Eastman Falls Dam
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 43 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 414 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 9,340 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1,003 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Eastman Falls Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Eastman Falls Dam?

Eastman Falls Dam is in New Hampshire.

In which county is the Eastman Falls Dam?

Eastman Falls Dam is in Merrimack County.

How high is the Eastman Falls Dam?

Eastman Falls Dam is 43 feet high.

How long is the Eastman Falls Dam?

Eastman Falls Dam is 414 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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