Boundary Pond Dam
Boundary Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Coos County, New Hampshire, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boundary Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Boundary Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nh Fish And Game Department (state). It impounds the Tr West Branch Magalloway near Pittsburg.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Tr West Branch Magalloway |
| Coordinates | 45.28330, -71.10250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| 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 | NH00576 |
| Federal ID | NH00576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |