Eel Pond Dam
Eel Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eel Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Eel Pond Dam 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 Nh Dot (state). It impounds the Bailey Brook near Rye.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 05/13/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Rye |
| River/Stream | Bailey Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.98170, -70.76450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NH DOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01014 |
| Federal ID | NH01014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |