Nippo Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Nippo Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 10.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1950 |
| NID ID | NH00117 |
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
NH DES WATER DIVISION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Nippo Pond Dam?
Nippo 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 Nippo Pond Dam?
Nippo Pond Dam is owned by NH DES WATER DIVISION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nippo Pond Dam built?
Nippo Pond Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Nippo Pond Dam?
Nippo 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 Nippo Pond Dam?
Nippo Pond 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 Nippo Pond Dam last inspected?
Nippo Pond Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.