Turkey Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Turkey Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 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 | 15 ft (taller than 47.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 6.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 360 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,710 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00361 |
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
ST PAULS SCHOOL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turkey Pond Dam?
Turkey 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 Turkey Pond Dam?
Turkey Pond Dam is owned by ST PAULS SCHOOL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turkey Pond Dam built?
Turkey Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Turkey Pond Dam?
Turkey 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 Turkey Pond Dam?
Turkey 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 Turkey Pond Dam last inspected?
Turkey Pond Dam was last inspected on October 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.