Ches Cnty Ww Lagoon Dam
Ches Cnty Ww Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ches Cnty Ww Lagoon Dam
Ches Cnty Ww Lagoon Dam is a dam in Cheshire, New Hampshire. The dam is owned by Cheshire Cnty Facilities (local government). It impounds the Na near Westmoreland.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| Nearest City | Westmoreland |
| River/Stream | Na |
| Coordinates | 42.97500, -72.46580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CHESHIRE CNTY FACILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH03393 |
| Federal ID | NH03393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |