Lyford Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Nearest CityCANTERBURY
River/StreamGUESS BROOK
Coordinates43.39627, -71.48374

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1840 (186 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage146 acre-ft
Max Storage146 acre-ft
Normal Storage109 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/13/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNH00331
Federal IDNH00331
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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