Scott Bog Pond Dam
Scott Bog Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Coos County, New Hampshire, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scott Bog Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Scott Bog 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 Nh Fish And Game Department (state). It impounds the Scott Brook near Pittsburg.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 593 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1942, 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 06/25/2018.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | Pittsburg |
| River/Stream | Scott Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.21020, -71.16770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 954 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00455 |
| Federal ID | NH00455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |