Cranberry Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cranberry Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 23.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 447 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1977 |
| NID ID | NH00451 |
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
TIMBER OWNERS OF NEW ENGLAND INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cranberry Pond Dam?
Cranberry 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 Pond Dam?
Cranberry Pond Dam is owned by TIMBER OWNERS OF NEW ENGLAND INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cranberry Pond Dam built?
Cranberry Pond Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Pond Dam?
Cranberry 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 Pond Dam?
Cranberry Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Pond Dam last inspected?
Cranberry Pond Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.