Black Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Black Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 16% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 91 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 364 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | NH00307 |
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
WEDIKO CHILDRENS SERVICES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Black Pond Dam?
Black 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 Pond Dam?
Black Pond Dam is owned by WEDIKO CHILDRENS SERVICES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Black Pond Dam built?
Black Pond Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Pond Dam?
Black 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 Pond Dam?
Black Pond 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 Black Pond Dam last inspected?
Black Pond Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.