Goldfish Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Goldfish Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 54.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 238 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00512 |
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
NH DOT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Goldfish Pond Dam?
Goldfish 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 Goldfish Pond Dam?
Goldfish Pond Dam is owned by NH DOT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Goldfish Pond Dam built?
Goldfish Pond Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Goldfish Pond Dam?
Goldfish 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 Goldfish Pond Dam?
Goldfish 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 Goldfish Pond Dam last inspected?
Goldfish Pond Dam was last inspected on September 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.