Hubbard Pond Dam & Dike
Hubbard Pond Dam & Dike is a concrete dam located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, built in 1836. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hubbard Pond Dam & Dike
The primary purpose of Hubbard Pond Dam & Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nh Des Water Division (state). It impounds the Hubbard Brook near Rindge.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 179 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 187 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 849 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1836, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2020.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| Nearest City | Rindge |
| River/Stream | Hubbard Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.78410, -71.96970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 179 ft |
| Year Completed | 1836 (190 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 849 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 849 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 187 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 561 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00386 |
| Federal ID | NH00386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |