High View Wildlife Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
High View Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 83.7% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 524 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 343 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | NH01069 |
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
DAVID AND CHRISTINE KELSEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of High View Wildlife Pond Dam?
High View Wildlife 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 High View Wildlife Pond Dam?
High View Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by DAVID AND CHRISTINE KELSEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was High View Wildlife Pond Dam built?
High View Wildlife Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 High View Wildlife Pond Dam?
High View Wildlife 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 High View Wildlife Pond Dam?
High View Wildlife Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 High View Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?
High View Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.