Woodbury Estate Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodbury Estate Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 54.9% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | NH00167 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
COLDSTREAM OFFICE PARK CONDOMINIUMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodbury Estate Pond Dam?
Woodbury Estate Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Woodbury Estate Pond Dam?
Woodbury Estate Pond Dam is owned by COLDSTREAM OFFICE PARK CONDOMINIUMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodbury Estate Pond Dam built?
Woodbury Estate 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 Woodbury Estate Pond Dam?
Woodbury Estate 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 Woodbury Estate Pond Dam?
Woodbury Estate 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 Woodbury Estate Pond Dam last inspected?
Woodbury Estate Pond Dam was last inspected on November 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.