Dickerman Pond Dam
Dickerman Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dickerman Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Dickerman 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 Dickerman Brook near New Hampton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2022.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Nearest City | New Hampton |
| River/Stream | Dickerman Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.60563, -71.64548 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 335 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00608 |
| Federal ID | NH00608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |