Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam

RUNOFF· Rockingham, New Hampshire· Built 1992· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 83.7% in NH)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
Year Modified2011
NID IDNH02383

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

MANCHESTER BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam?

Manchester Airport Det 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 Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam?

Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam is owned by MANCHESTER BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam built?

Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam?

Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam?

Manchester Airport Det 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 Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam last inspected?

Manchester Airport Det Pond Dam was last inspected on June 18, 2018. 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.