Burton Pond Dam
Burton Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1837. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Burton Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Burton Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Snvk Llc (private). It impounds the Tr Stony Brook near Lyndeborough.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1837, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2017.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Lyndeborough |
| River/Stream | Tr Stony Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.86887, -71.81671 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1837 (189 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SNVK LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00175 |
| Federal ID | NH00175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |