Farmington Levee Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Farmington Levee, located in Farmington, New Hampshire, along the Cochecho River, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region.
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Summary
Completed in 1956, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches over a length of 3100 feet. Despite its fair condition assessment, the levee poses a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance.
Managed by the NHDES Dam Bureau, Farmington Levee is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its compliance with safety standards. The levee's primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a frequency of inspection every two years, the Farmington Levee remains a vital component of the community's resilience to water-related disasters.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events become more frequent, the Farmington Levee stands as a crucial defense against potential flooding in the region. With a designated emergency action plan and hazard potential assessment, the levee serves as a key asset in mitigating risks and safeguarding the local community from the threats posed by rising water levels. Through continued monitoring and maintenance, Farmington Levee remains a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
3100 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
COCHECO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
36.2 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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