Pine River Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pine River Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 42.1% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 594 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,309 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | NH00110 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NH DES WATER DIVISION
State Government
Nearby Dams
Belleau Lake Dam
Carroll, NH
Significant Hazard 16 ftHuckins Mill Pond Dam
Carroll, NH
Low Hazard 10 ftLovell Lake Dam
Carroll, NH
High Hazard 12 ftKingswood Lake Dam
Carroll, NH
Low Hazard 10 ftGreat East Lake Dam
Carroll, NH
High Hazard 15 ftBalch Pond
York, ME
Significant Hazard 12 ftMountain Lake Dam
Carroll, NH
Low Hazard 11 ftHorn Pond Dam
Carroll, NH
High Hazard 14 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Pine River Pond Dam?
Pine River Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pine River Pond Dam?
Pine River 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 Pine River Pond Dam?
Pine River 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 Pine River Pond Dam?
Pine River Pond 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 Pine River Pond Dam last inspected?
Pine River Pond Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.