Kenneth Hill Pond Dam
Kenneth Hill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Strafford County, New Hampshire, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kenneth Hill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Kenneth Hill Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Strafford School District (local government). It impounds the Mohawk Brook near Strafford.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/05/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| Nearest City | Strafford |
| River/Stream | Mohawk Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.27750, -71.10220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STRAFFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00201 |
| Federal ID | NH00201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |