Mud Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mud Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1899 and is 127 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 63.5% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 238 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1918 |
| NID ID | NH00092 |
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 DUBLIN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mud Pond Dam?
Mud 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 Mud Pond Dam?
Mud Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF DUBLIN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mud Pond Dam built?
Mud Pond Dam was completed in 1899, making it 127 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 Mud Pond Dam?
Mud 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 Mud Pond Dam?
Mud Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Mud Pond Dam last inspected?
Mud Pond Dam was last inspected on January 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.