Errol Dam

Errol Dam Quick Facts

Location: Coos, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 44.7866, -71.1249
River: Androscoggin River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Other Concrete Rockfill
Commissioned: 1887
Dam Height: 25 ft (8 m)
Dam Length: 205 ft (62 m)
Dam Capacity: 80,000 acre-ft (98,678 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Errol Dam Information

Errol Dam is an other concrete rockfill dam located about 1 miles from Errol, Coos, New Hampshire.

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

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1887 and is currently owned by .

Errol Dam Structure

The Errol Dam is approximately 205 feet (62 m) long, 25 feet (8 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Errol Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 80,000 acre-ft (98,678 Ml) and maximum capacity of 80,000 acre-ft (98,678 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 7,850 acres (3,177 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,045 square miles (2,707 square kilometres).

Errol Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 19700 cubic feet per second (558 cubic metres per second).

Errol Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Errol Dam
Coos, New Hampshire
Height (ft)
25
Length (Ft)
205
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
80,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
1,045
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Errol Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Errol Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 00:53
Sunrise 07:01
Sunset 17:57
Temperature (°F) 37
Feels Like (°F) 31
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1005
Humidity (%) 97
Wind Speed (mph) 8
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Errol Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 30 40 29 1013 88 13 24 WNW 100 - light snow
Thu 28 49 46 1025 56 6 9 NW 0 - clear sky
Fri 32 55 51 1031 50 5 5 NW 0 - clear sky
Sat 37 62 54 1033 46 5 9 W 0 - clear sky
Sun 41 64 56 1027 51 6 10 W 0 - clear sky
Mon 45 68 61 1026 48 4 7 W 0 - clear sky
Tue 48 69 64 1022 59 6 10 SSE 0 - clear sky
Wed 46 62 59 1012 61 14 27 W 0 - few clouds

Errol Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Errol Dam?

Errol Dam is in New Hampshire.

In which county is the Errol Dam?

Errol Dam is in Coos County.

How high is the Errol Dam?

Errol Dam is 25 feet high.

How long is the Errol Dam?

Errol Dam is 205 feet long.

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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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