Stark Pond Dam
Stark Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, built in 1760. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stark Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Stark Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nh Fish And Game Department (state). It impounds the Stark Brook near Dunbarton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 118 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1760, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2017.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Nearest City | Dunbarton |
| River/Stream | Stark Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.12610, -71.64880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 118 ft |
| Year Completed | 1760 (266 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,617 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00488 |
| Federal ID | NH00488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |