Pequawket Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pequawket Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 47.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 43 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,600 cfs |
| Year Modified | 1970 |
| NID ID | NH00322 |
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 Pequawket Pond Dam?
Pequawket 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 Pequawket Pond Dam?
Pequawket Pond Dam is owned by NH DES WATER DIVISION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pequawket Pond Dam?
Pequawket 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 Pequawket Pond Dam?
Pequawket Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Pequawket Pond Dam last inspected?
Pequawket Pond Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.