Scribner Road Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Scribner Road Dam, located on the Exeter River in Fremont, New Hampshire, is a private recreational dam constructed in 1963.


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Summary

Standing at 12 feet tall and 150 feet long, this concrete buttress dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and water-based recreation. With a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1550 cubic feet per second, the dam offers both practical water management and scenic beauty for visitors.

Managed by the NHDES DAM BUREAU, Scribner Road Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state of New Hampshire to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is still subject to moderate risk and is monitored carefully. While its condition is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted to assess its safety and structural integrity. With a mild risk of potential hazards, the dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure for both water resource management and recreational enjoyment in the area.

Owned by a private entity, Scribner Road Dam is a crucial part of the local landscape, offering not only water storage and flood control but also a beautiful setting for outdoor activities. With its close proximity to the city and its scenic location on the Exeter River, the dam serves as a popular destination for both residents and visitors looking to enjoy nature and water-based recreation.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

150

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

EXETER RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

16

Drainage Area

52

Nid Storage

113

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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Condition Assessment

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.