Eel Pond Dam

BAILEY BROOK· Rockingham, New Hampshire· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Eel Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 47.8% in NH)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Year Modified1991
NID IDNH01014

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: May 13, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

NH DOT

State Government

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Old Mill Pond Dam

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Significant Hazard 11 ft

South Mill Pond Dam

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Taylor River Pond Dam

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High Hazard 19 ft

Taylor River Pond Dam

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Big Dodge Pond Dam

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Upper Peverly Pond Dam

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Exeter Reservoir Dam

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High Hazard 15 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eel Pond Dam?

Eel 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 Eel Pond Dam?

Eel Pond Dam is owned by NH DOT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Eel Pond Dam?

Eel Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Eel Pond Dam?

Eel Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Eel Pond Dam last inspected?

Eel Pond Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2019. 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.