Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam

NA· Carroll, New Hampshire· Built 1985· Earth· 7 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1.4% in NH)
Dam Length1,094 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
Year Modified1990
NID IDNH01038

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 22, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

CONWAY VILLAGE FIRE DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam?

Conway Treatment Lagoon 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 Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam?

Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam is owned by CONWAY VILLAGE FIRE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam built?

Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam?

Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam?

Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Conway Treatment Lagoon Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2021. 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.