Kendall Pond Dam dam
Kendall Pond Dam
Kendall Pond Dam, also known as Goss Pond Dam, is a recreational earth dam located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, along Beaver Brook. Completed in 1934, this dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 190 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Kendall Pond Dam is for recreation, offering a serene location for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the NHDES Dam Bureau, Kendall Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2011. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 6 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet to manage excess water flow.
Situated in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, Kendall Pond Dam serves as a valuable water resource for the local community while also providing an opportunity for recreational activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Kendall Pond Dam play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our natural environment.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kendall Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook At North Pelham | 31 cfs | → |
| Spicket River At North Salem | 0 cfs | → |
| Souhegan River At Merrimack | 235 cfs | → |
| Merrimack R Nr Goffs Falls | 8,350 cfs | → |
| Spicket River Near Methuen | 16 cfs | → |
| Merrimack River Bl Concord River At Lowell | 10,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kendall Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Kendall Pond Boat Launch
- Robinson Pond Boat Launch
- Scobie Pond Boat Launch
- Beaver Lake Boat Launch
- Canoe Launch Windham
- Claveau Landing
Campgrounds
- Windham Town Forest Tent Platforms
- Grotonwood
- Remote Campsite
- Camp Evergreen
- Pearl Hill Campground
- Saddleback Campground
Paddle runs
Track Kendall Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kendall Pond Dam
Where does the data for Kendall Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kendall Pond Dam.