Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1
Key Takeaway
Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 23.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00810 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TOWN OF NEWPORT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1?
Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 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 Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1?
Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 is owned by TOWN OF NEWPORT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 built?
Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1?
Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 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 Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1?
Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 has a dam height of 11 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 Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 last inspected?
Municipal Primary Sewage Lagoon 1 was last inspected on November 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.