Foote Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Foote Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 54.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00552 |
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
FOOTE FAMILY TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foote Pond Dam?
Foote 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 Foote Pond Dam?
Foote Pond Dam is owned by FOOTE FAMILY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foote Pond Dam built?
Foote Pond Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Foote Pond Dam?
Foote 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 Foote Pond Dam?
Foote Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Foote Pond Dam last inspected?
Foote Pond Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.