Fountain Pond Center Dam
Key Takeaway
Fountain Pond Center Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1800 and is 226 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 42.1% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00468 |
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
MR TIMOTHY MEEH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fountain Pond Center Dam?
Fountain Pond Center 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 Fountain Pond Center Dam?
Fountain Pond Center Dam is owned by MR TIMOTHY MEEH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fountain Pond Center Dam built?
Fountain Pond Center Dam was completed in 1800, making it 226 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 Fountain Pond Center Dam?
Fountain Pond Center 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 Fountain Pond Center Dam?
Fountain Pond Center Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Fountain Pond Center Dam last inspected?
Fountain Pond Center Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.