Bog Brook Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bog Brook Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 63.5% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 423 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1968 |
| NID ID | NH00194 |
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
PALAZZI POND ASOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bog Brook Pond Dam?
Bog Brook 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 Bog Brook Pond Dam?
Bog Brook Pond Dam is owned by PALAZZI POND ASOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bog Brook Pond Dam built?
Bog Brook Pond Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Bog Brook Pond Dam?
Bog Brook 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 Bog Brook Pond Dam?
Bog Brook Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Bog Brook Pond Dam last inspected?
Bog Brook Pond Dam was last inspected on October 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.