Rust Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 80 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rust Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Rust Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rust Pond Assoc (private). It impounds the Perry Brook near Wolfeboro.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 242 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,464 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Wolfeboro |
| River/Stream | Perry Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.56183, -71.17381 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,464 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,886 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 242 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rust Pond Assoc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00113 |
| Federal ID | NH00113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |