Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam

UNNAMED BROOK· Hillsborough, New Hampshire· Built 1972· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 16% in NH)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDNH00829

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

PETERBOROUGH COMMERCE PARK LTD PRT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam?

Commerce Park Wildlife 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 Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam?

Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by PETERBOROUGH COMMERCE PARK LTD PRT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam built?

Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam?

Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam?

Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?

Commerce Park Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.