Scribner Road Dam dam
Scribner Road Dam
Scribner Road Dam, located on the Exeter River in Fremont, New Hampshire, is a private recreational dam constructed in 1963. 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.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scribner Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter River At Haigh Road | 52 cfs | → |
| Spicket River At North Salem | 0 cfs | → |
| Lamprey River Near Newmarket | 119 cfs | → |
| Oyster River Near Durham | 11 cfs | → |
| Winnicut River At Greenland | 17 cfs | → |
| Spicket River Near Methuen | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scribner Road Dam.
Boat launches
- Long Pond Boat Launch
- Phillips Pond Boat Launch
- Greenwood Pond Boat Launch
- Onway Lake Boat Launch
- Country Pond Boat Launch
- Pawtuckaway Pond Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Remote Campsite
- Windham Town Forest Tent Platforms
- Saddleback Campground
- Tidewater Campground
- Old Stage Campground
- Salisbury State Park Reservation
Paddle runs
Track Scribner Road Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Scribner Road Dam
Where does the data for Scribner Road Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scribner Road Dam.