Big Dodge Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Nearest CityHAMPTON FALLS
River/StreamHAMPTON FALLS RIVER
Coordinates42.91020, -70.86520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage112 acre-ft
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerTOWN OF HAMPTON FALLS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/02/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00533
Federal IDNH00533
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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