Scott Bog Pond Dam

SCOTT BROOK· Coos, New Hampshire· Built 1942· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Scott Bog Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 10.9% in NH)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage593 acre-ft
Normal Storage203 acre-ft
Surface Area88 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge954 cfs
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)
Year Modified2013
NID IDNH00455

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 25, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scott Bog Pond Dam?

Scott Bog 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 Scott Bog Pond Dam?

Scott Bog Pond 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 Scott Bog Pond Dam built?

Scott Bog Pond Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Scott Bog Pond Dam?

Scott Bog 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 Scott Bog Pond Dam?

Scott Bog Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Scott Bog Pond Dam last inspected?

Scott Bog Pond Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.