Hoit Road Marsh Dam
Key Takeaway
Hoit Road Marsh 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 | 9 ft (taller than 10.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 732 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 351 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | NH00615 |
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 FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hoit Road Marsh Dam?
Hoit Road Marsh 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 Hoit Road Marsh Dam?
Hoit Road Marsh Dam is owned by NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hoit Road Marsh Dam built?
Hoit Road Marsh 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 Hoit Road Marsh Dam?
Hoit Road Marsh 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 Hoit Road Marsh Dam?
Hoit Road Marsh Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Hoit Road Marsh Dam last inspected?
Hoit Road Marsh Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.