Chandler Pond Dam dam
Chandler Pond Dam
Chandler Pond Dam, located in Landaff, New Hampshire, stands as a pivotal structure along Mill Brook, serving primarily for recreational purposes since its completion in 1939. Owned by the state and regulated by the NHDES DAM BUREAU, this earth dam with a height of 14 feet and a length of 650 feet boasts a storage capacity of 410 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.2 square miles. The dam's spillway, classified as uncontrolled, has a width of 10 feet, enabling a maximum discharge of 1537 cubic feet per second.
Despite being deemed to have a significant hazard potential, Chandler Pond Dam maintains a fair condition assessment as of the latest inspection in August 2019. With an inspection frequency of 4 years and a risk assessment rating of moderate, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified. However, with its captivating location in the Grafton County wilderness, Chandler Pond Dam continues to be a beacon for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to marvel at its engineering design while appreciating its crucial role in the local ecosystem.
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 Chandler Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River At Wells River | 4,490 cfs | → |
| Wells River At Wells River | 207 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pemigewasset River At Lincoln | 465 cfs | → |
| Ammonoosuc River At Bethlehem Junction | 267 cfs | → |
| Pemigewasset River At Woodstock | 687 cfs | → |
| Passumpsic River At Passumpsic | 942 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chandler Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- French Pond Boat Launch
- Lyman Road Lyman
- Echo Lake Boat Launch
- Partridge Lake Boat Launch
- Olivarian Road 99, Benton
- Oliverian Boating Site
Campgrounds
- Wildwood Campground
- Kinsman Pond Tentsite
- Kinsman Pond Shelter
- Coppermine Shelter
- Eliza Brook Shelter
- Fransted Campground
Paddle runs
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
- Begins In Franklin To Sewall's Island
Track Chandler Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chandler Pond Dam
Where does the data for Chandler 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 Significant 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 Chandler Pond Dam.