Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 94.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 129 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | NH00952 |
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
RAGGED MOUNTAIN RESORT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam?
Ragged Mountain Snow 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 Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam?
Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam is owned by RAGGED MOUNTAIN RESORT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam built?
Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam?
Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam?
Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam last inspected?
Ragged Mountain Snow Pond Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.