Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 311 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2015 |
| NID ID | NH01088 |
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
MS BRENDA A PATTERSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam?
Cranberry Meadow 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 Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam?
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam is owned by MS BRENDA A PATTERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam built?
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam?
Cranberry Meadow 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 Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam?
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam last inspected?
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.