Goose Pond Dike
Goose Pond Dike is an earth dam located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, built in 1868. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Goose Pond Dike
The primary purpose of Goose Pond Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Keene Dpw (local government). It impounds the Tr Ashuelot River near Keene.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 472 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1868, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| Nearest City | Keene |
| River/Stream | Tr Ashuelot River |
| Coordinates | 42.96880, -72.28800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1868 (158 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF KEENE DPW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01064 |
| Federal ID | NH01064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |