Osgood Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Osgood Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1861 and is 165 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 10.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 580 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1861 (165 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1989 |
| NID ID | NH00314 |
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 MILFORD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Osgood Pond Dam?
Osgood 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 Osgood Pond Dam?
Osgood Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF MILFORD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Osgood Pond Dam built?
Osgood Pond Dam was completed in 1861, making it 165 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 Osgood Pond Dam?
Osgood 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 Osgood Pond Dam?
Osgood 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 Osgood Pond Dam last inspected?
Osgood Pond Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.