New Hampton Village Prct Ww Lagoon
New Hampton Village Prct Ww Lagoon is an earth dam located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New Hampton Village Prct Ww Lagoon
New Hampton Village Prct Ww Lagoon is a dam in Belknap, New Hampshire. The dam is owned by New Hampton Village Precinct (local government). It impounds the Na near New Hampton.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/22/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Nearest City | New Hampton |
| River/Stream | Na |
| Coordinates | 43.60270, -71.65660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEW HAMPTON VILLAGE PRECINCT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH03554 |
| Federal ID | NH03554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |