Downing Pond Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| Nearest City | NEW DURHAM |
| River/Stream | MERRYMEETING RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.43769, -71.17226 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF NEW DURHAM |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |