Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam
Key Takeaway
Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 94.1% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,585 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2021 |
| NID ID | NH01095 |
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
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam?
Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref 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 Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam?
Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam is owned by NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam built?
Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam?
Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref 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 Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam?
Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam last inspected?
Chadwick Meadows Wildlife Ref Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.