Rodgers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Rodgers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 42.1% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00079 |
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
MR MARK GROSS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rodgers Pond Dam?
Rodgers 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 Rodgers Pond Dam?
Rodgers Pond Dam is owned by MR MARK GROSS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rodgers Pond Dam built?
Rodgers Pond Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Rodgers Pond Dam?
Rodgers 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 Rodgers Pond Dam?
Rodgers 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 Rodgers Pond Dam last inspected?
Rodgers Pond Dam was last inspected on April 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.