Hidden Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hidden Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 54.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 897 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | NH00197 |
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
HLA WATERFRONT DIRECTOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hidden Pond Dam?
Hidden 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 Hidden Pond Dam?
Hidden Pond Dam is owned by HLA WATERFRONT DIRECTOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hidden Pond Dam built?
Hidden Pond Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Hidden Pond Dam?
Hidden 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 Hidden Pond Dam?
Hidden 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 Hidden Pond Dam last inspected?
Hidden Pond Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.