Chandler Pond Dam
Chandler Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chandler Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Chandler 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 Des Water Division (state). It impounds the Mill Brook near Landaff.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 383 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 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 08/28/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | Landaff |
| River/Stream | Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.16050, -71.87800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,088 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00579 |
| Federal ID | NH00579 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |