Black Fox Pond Dam

SMITH BROOK· Hillsborough, New Hampshire· Built 1975· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Black Fox Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 28.2% in NH)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage204 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge212 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
Year Modified1986
NID IDNH00960

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 3, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

AUDUBON SOCIETY OF NH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Black Fox Pond Dam?

Black Fox 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 Black Fox Pond Dam?

Black Fox Pond Dam is owned by AUDUBON SOCIETY OF NH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Black Fox Pond Dam built?

Black Fox Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Black Fox Pond Dam?

Black Fox 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 Black Fox Pond Dam?

Black Fox Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Black Fox Pond Dam last inspected?

Black Fox Pond Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.