Dudley Pond Dam

DUDLEY BROOK· Hillsborough, New Hampshire· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dudley Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 36.5% in NH)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge700 cfs
NID IDNH00453

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 19, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NH FORESTS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dudley Pond Dam?

Dudley 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 Dudley Pond Dam?

Dudley Pond Dam is owned by SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NH FORESTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dudley Pond Dam?

Dudley 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 Dudley Pond Dam?

Dudley Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Dudley Pond Dam last inspected?

Dudley Pond Dam was last inspected on October 19, 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.