Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam

NA· Grafton, New Hampshire· Earth· 13 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 36.5% in NH)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Modified1994
NID IDNH02354

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 25, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

TOWN OF LISBON

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam?

Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam?

Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam is owned by TOWN OF LISBON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam?

Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam?

Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam last inspected?

Lisbon Wastewater Lagoons Dam was last inspected on October 25, 2019. 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.