Clark Pond East Dam

Clark Pond East Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, built in 1811. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Clark Pond East Dam

The primary purpose of Clark Pond East Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Manchester Water Works (local government). It impounds the Clark Pond Brook near Auburn.

The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1811, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/08/2020.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityAuburn
River/StreamClark Pond Brook
Coordinates43.02080, -71.35220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1811 (215 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge1,437 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMANCHESTER WATER WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/08/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH00227
Federal IDNH00227
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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