Deep Hole Pond Dam
Deep Hole Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Deep Hole Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Deep Hole Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr Dan Gillen (private). It impounds the Exeter River near Chester.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 06/18/2018.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Chester |
| River/Stream | Exeter River |
| Coordinates | 42.94118, -71.23632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,832 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR DAN GILLEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01003 |
| Federal ID | NH01003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |