Belanger Recreation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Belanger Recreation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | NH01007 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KIMBERLY BELANGER REVOCABLE TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Belanger Recreation Pond Dam?
Belanger Recreation Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Belanger Recreation Pond Dam?
Belanger Recreation Pond Dam is owned by KIMBERLY BELANGER REVOCABLE TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Belanger Recreation Pond Dam built?
Belanger Recreation Pond Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Belanger Recreation Pond Dam?
Belanger Recreation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Belanger Recreation Pond Dam?
Belanger Recreation Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Belanger Recreation Pond Dam last inspected?
Belanger Recreation Pond Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.