Spoons Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Spoons Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 70.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 311 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00019 |
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
GILSUM WOODS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spoons Pond Dam?
Spoons 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 Spoons Pond Dam?
Spoons Pond Dam is owned by GILSUM WOODS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spoons Pond Dam built?
Spoons Pond Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Spoons Pond Dam?
Spoons 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 Spoons Pond Dam?
Spoons Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Spoons Pond Dam last inspected?
Spoons Pond Dam was last inspected on November 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.