Wong Wildlife Pond Dam
Wong Wildlife Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wong Wildlife Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wong Wildlife 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 Mr John Wong (private). It impounds the Tr Suncook River near Barnstead.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Nearest City | Barnstead |
| River/Stream | Tr Suncook River |
| Coordinates | 43.31380, -71.28520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 338 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MR JOHN WONG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00750 |
| Federal ID | NH00750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |