Weeks Crossing Pond Dam
Weeks Crossing Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Weeks Crossing Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Weeks Crossing 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 Black Brook near Warren.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/15/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | Warren |
| River/Stream | Black Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.95860, -71.91130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,275 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00899 |
| Federal ID | NH00899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |