Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam

NA· Sullivan, New Hampshire· Built 1982· Earth· 9 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 10.9% in NH)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage9 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDNH00841

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 21, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

MERIDEN VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam?

Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon 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 Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam?

Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam is owned by MERIDEN VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam built?

Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam?

Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon 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 Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam?

Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon 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 Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2020. 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.