Piscassic Ice Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Piscassic Ice Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 28.2% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | NH02667 |
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
THE ESTATE OF GILBERT LANG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Piscassic Ice Pond Dam?
Piscassic Ice 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 Piscassic Ice Pond Dam?
Piscassic Ice Pond Dam is owned by THE ESTATE OF GILBERT LANG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Piscassic Ice Pond Dam built?
Piscassic Ice Pond Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Piscassic Ice Pond Dam?
Piscassic Ice 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 Piscassic Ice Pond Dam?
Piscassic Ice Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Piscassic Ice Pond Dam last inspected?
Piscassic Ice Pond Dam was last inspected on August 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.