Perkins Pond Marsh Dam
Perkins Pond Marsh Dam is a concrete dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Perkins Pond Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of Perkins Pond Marsh Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nh Fish And Game Department (state). It impounds the Peacock Brook near Weare.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Weare |
| River/Stream | Peacock Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.05176, -71.74093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,186 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00482 |
| Federal ID | NH00482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |