Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1
Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Wildsong Farm Pond Dam 1 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 Ms Katherine Fraser (private). It impounds the Unnamed Stream near Alton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 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 05/18/2018.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Nearest City | Alton |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Stream |
| Coordinates | 43.46109, -71.19993 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MS KATHERINE FRASER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01001 |
| Federal ID | NH01001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |