Wason Pond Dam
Wason Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wason Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wason Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Chester (local government). It impounds the Ray Brook near Chester.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 176 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Chester |
| River/Stream | Ray Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.98130, -71.21660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 176 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF CHESTER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00437 |
| Federal ID | NH00437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |