Dube Pond Dam, located in Hooksett, New Hampshire, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1966 primarily for recreation purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 120 feet, with a storage capacity of 522 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment, indicating the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
Managed by the NHDES Dam Bureau, Dube Pond Dam is situated on Maple Falls Brook within the Merrimack County of New Hampshire. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 10 feet, and a drainage area of 6.24 square miles. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 104 acres for recreational activities, with a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure public safety.
In light of its condition and hazard potential, Dube Pond Dam serves as a crucial point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As a key component of the local ecosystem, it is essential to monitor and address any potential risks associated with the dam to safeguard both the environment and the surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
120 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
MAPLE FALLS BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
104 |
Drainage Area |
6.24 |
Nid Storage |
522 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |