Nottingham Lake Dam

LITTLE RIVER· Rockingham, New Hampshire· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Nottingham Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 42.1% in NH)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage255 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge3,098 cfs
Year Modified2008
NID IDNH00522

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 19, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

MILL POND VIEW LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nottingham Lake Dam?

Nottingham Lake 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 Nottingham Lake Dam?

Nottingham Lake Dam is owned by MILL POND VIEW LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Nottingham Lake Dam?

Nottingham Lake 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 Nottingham Lake Dam?

Nottingham Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Nottingham Lake Dam last inspected?

Nottingham Lake Dam was last inspected on October 19, 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.