Crowcroft Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Crowcroft Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 16% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 457 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1970 |
| NID ID | NH00420 |
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
CROWPOND INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crowcroft Pond Dam?
Crowcroft 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 Crowcroft Pond Dam?
Crowcroft Pond Dam is owned by CROWPOND INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crowcroft Pond Dam built?
Crowcroft Pond Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Crowcroft Pond Dam?
Crowcroft 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 Crowcroft Pond Dam?
Crowcroft 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 Crowcroft Pond Dam last inspected?
Crowcroft Pond Dam was last inspected on August 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.