Sportsman Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sportsman Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 47.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 975 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1942 |
| NID ID | NH00421 |
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
ASSOCIATED SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
Private
Nearby Dams
Stone Pond Dam
Cheshire, NH
Low Hazard 16 ftLarrys Pond Dam
Cheshire, NH
Low Hazard 19 ftRockwood Pond Dam
Cheshire, NH
Low Hazard 11 ftBowker Pond Dam
Cheshire, NH
Significant Hazard 14 ftScott Pond Dam
Cheshire, NH
Significant Hazard 10 ftTully Dam
Worcester, MA
High Hazard 59 ftLower Damon Reservoir Dam
Cheshire, NH
High Hazard 13 ftDamon Upper Reservoir Dam
Cheshire, NH
High Hazard 14 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sportsman Pond Dam?
Sportsman 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 Sportsman Pond Dam?
Sportsman Pond Dam is owned by ASSOCIATED SPORTSMANS CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sportsman Pond Dam built?
Sportsman Pond Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Sportsman Pond Dam?
Sportsman 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 Sportsman Pond Dam?
Sportsman Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Sportsman Pond Dam last inspected?
Sportsman Pond Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.