Stratford Bog Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Stratford Bog Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 54.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,308 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | NH00074 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stratford Bog Pond Dam?
Stratford Bog Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Stratford Bog Pond Dam?
Stratford 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 Stratford Bog Pond Dam built?
Stratford Bog Pond Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Stratford Bog Pond Dam?
Stratford Bog 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 Stratford Bog Pond Dam?
Stratford Bog Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Stratford Bog Pond Dam last inspected?
Stratford Bog Pond Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.