Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 54.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | NH01001 |
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
MS KATHERINE FRASER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 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 Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 is owned by MS KATHERINE FRASER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 built?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 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 Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on May 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.