Cascade Waste Water Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Cascade Waste Water Lagoon Dam in Gorham, New Hampshire, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NHDES Dam Bureau.


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Summary

Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 3000 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.02 square miles, the dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" with no specified spillway type.

Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2015, the Cascade Waste Water Lagoon Dam has a significant hazard potential and a high risk level, indicating the need for careful monitoring and maintenance. The dam has a history of state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, with the NHDES Dam Bureau overseeing permitting and inspection processes. While the dam lacks a designated emergency action plan, its last inspection in June 2019 revealed a satisfactory condition and a four-year inspection frequency.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of the Cascade Waste Water Lagoon Dam for its role in managing surface water and potential flood risks in Coos County, New Hampshire. With its significant hazard potential and high-risk assessment, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and security of local communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

3000

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

NA

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

0.02

Nid Storage

100

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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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.