Lower Beech Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Beech Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1860 and is 166 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 16% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 747 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1986 |
| NID ID | NH00215 |
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
LOWER BEECH POND VILLAGE DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Beech Pond Dam?
Lower Beech 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 Lower Beech Pond Dam?
Lower Beech Pond Dam is owned by LOWER BEECH POND VILLAGE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Beech Pond Dam built?
Lower Beech Pond Dam was completed in 1860, making it 166 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 Lower Beech Pond Dam?
Lower Beech 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 Lower Beech Pond Dam?
Lower Beech Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Lower Beech Pond Dam last inspected?
Lower Beech Pond Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.