Perkins Pond Marsh Dam
Key Takeaway
Perkins Pond Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1924 and is 102 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 47.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,186 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | NH00482 |
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 FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Perkins Pond Marsh Dam?
Perkins Pond Marsh 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 Perkins Pond Marsh Dam?
Perkins Pond Marsh Dam is owned by NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Perkins Pond Marsh Dam built?
Perkins Pond Marsh Dam was completed in 1924, making it 102 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 Perkins Pond Marsh Dam?
Perkins Pond Marsh 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 Perkins Pond Marsh Dam?
Perkins Pond Marsh 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 Perkins Pond Marsh Dam last inspected?
Perkins Pond Marsh Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.