Compressor Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Compressor Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 84.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00784 |
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
TOWN OF MILFORD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Compressor Pond Dam?
Compressor 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 Compressor Pond Dam?
Compressor Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF MILFORD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Compressor Pond Dam built?
Compressor Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Compressor Pond Dam?
Compressor 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 Compressor Pond Dam?
Compressor Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Compressor Pond Dam last inspected?
Compressor Pond Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.