Meetinghouse Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Meetinghouse Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1840 and is 186 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.4% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 237 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2014 |
| NID ID | NH00450 |
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
TOWN OF MARLBOROUGH
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Meetinghouse Pond Dam?
Meetinghouse 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 Meetinghouse Pond Dam?
Meetinghouse Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF MARLBOROUGH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meetinghouse Pond Dam built?
Meetinghouse Pond Dam was completed in 1840, making it 186 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 Meetinghouse Pond Dam?
Meetinghouse 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 Meetinghouse Pond Dam?
Meetinghouse Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Meetinghouse Pond Dam last inspected?
Meetinghouse Pond Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.