Cold Spring Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cold Spring Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 10.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 381 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1975 |
| NID ID | NH00452 |
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
ANDORRA FOREST LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cold Spring Pond Dam?
Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring Pond Dam?
Cold Spring Pond Dam is owned by ANDORRA FOREST LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cold Spring Pond Dam built?
Cold Spring Pond Dam was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Cold Spring Pond Dam?
Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring Pond Dam?
Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring Pond Dam last inspected?
Cold Spring Pond Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.