Lower Bucknell Pond Dam
Lower Bucknell Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Bucknell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Bucknell Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr David Bucknell (private). It impounds the Tr Ossipee River near Freedom.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2020.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Freedom |
| River/Stream | Tr Ossipee River |
| Coordinates | 43.80830, -70.99580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR DAVID BUCKNELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH03610 |
| Federal ID | NH03610 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |