Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1905 and is 121 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 16% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 510 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 809 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00470 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BIG ISLAND POND CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam?
Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam?
Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam is owned by BIG ISLAND POND CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam built?
Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam was completed in 1905, making it 121 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 Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam?
Big Island Pond Walter Stickney 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 Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam?
Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam last inspected?
Big Island Pond Walter Stickney Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.