Wildlife Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Wildlife Pond Dam, also known as Wildlife Pond No 2 Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Strafford, New Hampshire.


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Summary

Built in 1970 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches for 580 feet along Mohawk Brook. Its primary purpose is for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet and a surface area of 28 acres.

Despite its significant hazard potential, Wildlife Pond Dam is in poor condition as of the last assessment in 2012. The dam is state-regulated by NHDES DAM BUREAU, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there are no emergency action plans in place, and the dam's risk management measures are currently under review.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wildlife Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our infrastructure to ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife. As efforts continue to improve the condition of this dam, it highlights the ongoing challenges of balancing water management for various purposes while mitigating potential risks to surrounding communities.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

580

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

MOHAWK BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28

Drainage Area

0.34

Nid Storage

192

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.