Gordon Hill Water Supply Dam
Gordon Hill Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gordon Hill Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Gordon Hill Water Supply 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 New Hampton Village Precinct (local government). It impounds the Dickerman Brook near New Hampton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2022.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Nearest City | New Hampton |
| River/Stream | Dickerman Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.59882, -71.63909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NEW HAMPTON VILLAGE PRECINCT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00802 |
| Federal ID | NH00802 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |