Goose Pond Dam
Goose Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, built in 1868. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Goose Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Goose Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Keene Dpw (local government). It impounds the Tr Ashuelot River near Keene.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 472 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1868, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Hampshire dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| Nearest City | Keene |
| River/Stream | Tr Ashuelot River |
| Coordinates | 42.96970, -72.29440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1868 (158 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,174 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF KEENE DPW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00101 |
| Federal ID | NH00101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |