Spectacle Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Nearest CityGROTON
River/StreamTR COCKERMOUTH RIVER
Coordinates43.71297, -71.83413

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length46 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area58 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSPECTACLE POND ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00043
Federal IDNH00043
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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