Jackson Pond Dam
Jackson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, built in 1894. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jackson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Friends Of Jackson Pond Inc (private). It impounds the Jackson Pond near New Hampton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 382 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1894, the structure is over a century old.
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 | Jackson Pond |
| Coordinates | 43.67667, -71.59554 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRIENDS OF JACKSON POND INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00803 |
| Federal ID | NH00803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |