Cummins Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cummins Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 16% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 724 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2015 |
| NID ID | NH00462 |
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
GREEN WOODLANDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cummins Pond Dam?
Cummins 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 Cummins Pond Dam?
Cummins Pond Dam is owned by GREEN WOODLANDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cummins Pond Dam built?
Cummins Pond Dam was completed in 1880, making it 146 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 Cummins Pond Dam?
Cummins 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 Cummins Pond Dam?
Cummins 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 Cummins Pond Dam last inspected?
Cummins Pond Dam was last inspected on September 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.