Century Village Dam
Key Takeaway
Century Village Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 918 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00758 |
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
CENTURY COMM ASSOC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Century Village Dam?
Century Village 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 Century Village Dam?
Century Village Dam is owned by CENTURY COMM ASSOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Century Village Dam built?
Century Village Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Century Village Dam?
Century Village 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 Century Village Dam?
Century Village 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 Century Village Dam last inspected?
Century Village Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.