Taylor River Pond Dam is a stone dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, built in 1935. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 125 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic rockfill embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Taylor River Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor River Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr L J Rice (private). It impounds the Taylor River near Hampton Falls.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/05/2019.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Hampton Falls |
| River/Stream | Taylor River |
| Coordinates | 42.94220, -70.87910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr L J Rice |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00540 |
| Federal ID | NH00540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |