Club Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Club Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1866 and is 160 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 10.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 415 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1866 (160 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1953 |
| NID ID | NH00351 |
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
FARMINGTON FISH AND GAME CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Club Pond Dam?
Club 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 Club Pond Dam?
Club Pond Dam is owned by FARMINGTON FISH AND GAME CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Club Pond Dam built?
Club Pond Dam was completed in 1866, making it 160 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 Club Pond Dam?
Club 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 Club Pond Dam?
Club Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Club Pond Dam last inspected?
Club Pond Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.