Fullam Pond Dam

BROAD BROOK· Cheshire, New Hampshire· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 63.5% in NH)
Dam Length130 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,271 cfs
Year Modified1987
NID IDNH00545

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 13, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

NH DNCR

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fullam Pond Dam?

Fullam 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 Fullam Pond Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Fullam Pond Dam?

Fullam 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 Fullam Pond Dam?

Fullam Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Fullam Pond Dam last inspected?

Fullam Pond Dam was last inspected on October 13, 2020. 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.