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Dam Bureau

The Dam Bureau’s mission and guiding principles were prepared to ensure all dams in New Hampshire are constructed, maintained and operated in a safe manner. In addition, the mission and guiding principals facilitate the efficient management of lake levels, stream flows and the state’s surface and groundwater resources to protect environmental quality, enhance public safety and flood protection and to support the balance of a variety of social and ecological water needs. more …

Hot Topics (Complete List)

• Lake Level Investigation of Pleasant Lake in Deerfield
  • Lake Level Preference Survey - Pleasant Lake
  • Lake Level Investigation and Dam Operations - Pleasant Lake
  • Water Quality and Ecological Imapcts of Drawdown - Pleasant Lake
• Lake Winnipesaukee Year to Date Graph and Data
• Public Hearing Notice; Water Levels of Pawtuckaway Lake
  • Public Comment Period Extended; Water Levels of Pawtuckaway Lake - July 26, 2012
  • Notice of Close of Public Comment Period; Water Levels of Pawtuckaway Lake
• Real Time Lake Level & Discharge Data
• State Announces Its 2012 Fall Drawdown of Lakes

Publications

• Buck Street Dam Phase IA Archaeological Sensitivity Assessment [12MB]
  • Buck Street Dam Architectural Area Form [8MB]
• Bunker Pond Dam Phase IA Archaeological Sensitivity Assessment [12MB]
  • Bunker Pond Dam Architectural Area Form [6MB]
• Dam Bureau Fact Sheets
• Final Report: Comprehensive Flood Management Study Commission
• Investigation of the April 2007 Flood in Southern & Southeastern NH

Rules/Regulatory

• Dam Definition
• Env-Wr 100-700 Dam Rules
• Env-Wr 900 Official List of Public Waters
• RSA Chapter 482: Dams, Mills and Flowage

Education/Outreach

• Dam Bureau Fact Sheets
• Dam Bureau Newsletter

Technical Assistance

• Dam Bureau Rules Reference Book Locations
• Lake Winnipesaukee Year to Date Graph and Data
• Operation, Maintenance & Response Form
• Real Time Lake Level & Discharge Data

Forms/Applications

• Attachment to the Standard Dredge and Fill Application for Dam Removal Projects
• Dam Construction or Reconstruction
• Existing Dam Permit
• Operation, Maintenance & Response Form

Permits

• Dam Permit

Related Programs (Complete List)

• Dam Removal & River Restoration Program
• Drought Management
• Emergency Action Plans
• Lake Winnipesaukee Year to Date Graph and Data

Commissions/Task Forces

• Legislative Dam Management Review Committee

Resources/Links (Complete List)

• Army Corps of Engineers New England Site
• Association of State Dam Safety Officials
• Dam Bureau Rules Reference Book Locations
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
• Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Contact Us

• NHDES Dam Bureau
  29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
  Concord, NH 03302-0095
  (603) 271-3406
  (603) 271-6120 (fax)
  damsafety@des.nh.gov

 

 

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NH Department of Environmental Services | 29 Hazen Drive | PO Box 95 | Concord, NH 03302-0095
(603) 271-3503 | TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 | Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm