Runaway Pond East Dam
Runaway Pond East Dam is an earth dam located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, built in 1814. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Runaway Pond East Dam
The primary purpose of Runaway Pond East Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Meadowsend Timberlands Ltd (private). It impounds the Shaker Brook near Canterbury.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 936 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1814, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 10/07/2020.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Nearest City | Canterbury |
| River/Stream | Shaker Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.37049, -71.47843 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 936 ft |
| Year Completed | 1814 (212 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 88 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MEADOWSEND TIMBERLANDS LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00469 |
| Federal ID | NH00469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |