New Pond Dam, also known as Stump Pond Dam, is a historic earth dam located in Canterbury, New Hampshire, along the Shaker Brook.
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Built in 1885, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 30 acres for activities such as fishing and boating. With a dam height of 13 feet and a length of 260 feet, it has a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 30 cubic feet per second.
Although the dam is state-regulated by the NHDES Dam Bureau and undergoes regular inspections, its condition assessment as of 2013 was deemed poor. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate. Given its age and condition, there may be a need for further risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both recreational users and downstream communities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring any updates or improvements to the dam's infrastructure to mitigate potential risks associated with aging dams and changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1885 |
Dam Length |
260 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
SHAKER BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
184 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Winnipesaukee River At Tilton
|
85cfs |
Merrimack River At Franklin Junction
|
857cfs |
Suncook River At North Chichester
|
62cfs |
Blackwater River Near Webster
|
19cfs |
Soucook River
|
22cfs |
Warner River At Davisville
|
50cfs |