Nottingham Lake Dam
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 Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,098 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | NH00522 |
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
MILL POND VIEW LLC
Private
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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.