Wildsong Farm Pond Dike
Key Takeaway
Wildsong Farm Pond Dike is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 63.5% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | NH01002 |
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 Dike?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dike 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 Dike?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dike 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 Dike built?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dike 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 Dike?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dike 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 Wildsong Farm Pond Dike?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dike has a dam height of 18 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 Dike last inspected?
Wildsong Farm Pond Dike was last inspected on May 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.