Upper Peverly Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Peverly Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 23.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | NH00537 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Beards Creek Dam
Strafford, NH
Significant Hazard 16 ftThornwood Commons Pond Dam
Strafford, NH
Significant Hazard 16 ftMill Pond Dam
Strafford, NH
Low Hazard 10 ftSouth Mill Pond Dam
Rockingham, NH
Low Hazard 14 ftLittle Brook
York, ME
Low Hazard 10 ftMacallen Dam
Rockingham, NH
High Hazard 27 ftNewfields Sewage Lagoon Dam
Rockingham, NH
Significant Hazard 19 ftUnh Water Treament Residual Lagoons
Strafford, NH
Significant Hazard 5 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Upper Peverly Pond Dam?
Upper Peverly 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 Upper Peverly Pond Dam?
Upper Peverly Pond Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Peverly Pond Dam built?
Upper Peverly Pond Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Upper Peverly Pond Dam?
Upper Peverly Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Peverly Pond Dam?
Upper Peverly Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Upper Peverly Pond Dam last inspected?
Upper Peverly Pond Dam was last inspected on September 10, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.