Bear Pond Dam
Bear Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bear Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bear Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Contoocook Village Prect (local government). It impounds the Tr Amey Brook near Warner.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 177 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 11/01/2017.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Nearest City | Warner |
| River/Stream | Tr Amey Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.23110, -71.80110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 177 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CONTOOCOOK VILLAGE PRECT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00500 |
| Federal ID | NH00500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |