Currier Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Currier Pond Dam, located in Middleton, New Hampshire, serves as a vital recreational resource along the Branch Cochecho River.


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Summary

Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 195 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet of water. With a surface area of 18 acres and a drainage area of 4.37 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels for recreational activities in the area.

Managed by the private sector, Currier Pond Dam is regulated by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Dam Bureau, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk according to a recent assessment. With a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 933 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway to manage excess water flow during periods of high precipitation.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Currier Pond Dam to be a fascinating structure, contributing to both recreational and environmental initiatives in Strafford County, New Hampshire. As a key player in water management along the Branch Cochecho River, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure development and regulatory oversight in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of water resource projects.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

195

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

BRANCH COCHECO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Drainage Area

4.37

Nid Storage

108

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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.