Freestyle Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Freestyle Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 28.2% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 569 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | NH00485 |
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
FREESTYLE FARM LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Freestyle Farm Pond Dam?
Freestyle Farm 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 Freestyle Farm Pond Dam?
Freestyle Farm Pond Dam is owned by FREESTYLE FARM LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Freestyle Farm Pond Dam built?
Freestyle Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Freestyle Farm Pond Dam?
Freestyle Farm 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 Freestyle Farm Pond Dam?
Freestyle Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Freestyle Farm Pond Dam last inspected?
Freestyle Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on November 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.