Wildlife Pond Dam
Wildlife Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wildlife Pond Dam
The primary purpose of 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 Ms Lou Dean Franz Estate (private). It impounds the Tr Sugar River near Newport.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/05/2022.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Newport |
| River/Stream | Tr Sugar River |
| Coordinates | 43.36660, -72.19970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 545 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MS LOU DEAN FRANZ ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH02746 |
| Federal ID | NH02746 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |