2025-17763Notice

Squam Lake Dam Finally Ditches Its 20-Year Zombie Hydro Gear

Published Date: 9/15/2025

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Summary

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services plans to stop using the Squam Lake Dam’s hydroelectric equipment, which hasn’t worked since 2002. They’ll remove the electrical gear but keep the dam and its operations as they are. An environmental check will happen by February 2026, giving the public a chance to share their thoughts before final decisions are made.

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9/15/2025
2/9/2026

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