Fifield Farm Pond Dam dam
Fifield Farm Pond Dam
Fifield Farm Pond Dam, located in Canterbury, New Hampshire, serves as a vital water resource for fire protection and as a habitat for small fish. This earth dam, completed in 1966, stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The dam, managed by a private owner, is regulated by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Dam Bureau, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's fair condition assessment in 2012 suggests a need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a history of periodic inspections every six years, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about the dam's status. As an essential structure for water management in the area, Fifield Farm Pond Dam's role in protecting the environment and maintaining water quality highlights the importance of responsible stewardship and proactive risk management measures.
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 Fifield Farm Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Webster | 19 cfs | → |
| Winnipesaukee River At Tilton | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Merrimack River At Franklin Junction | 5,420 cfs | → |
| Soucook River | 22 cfs | → |
| Suncook River At North Chichester | 281 cfs | → |
| Warner River At Davisville | 405 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fifield Farm Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Clough Pond Boat Launch
- Hoit Road Marsh Boat Launch
- Hot Hole Pond Boat Launch
- Merrimack River Boat Launch
- Contoocook River Boat Launch
- Turtle Pond Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Camp Spaulding
- Mile-Away Campground
- Saddleback Campground
- Green Tops Campground
- Camp Wilmot
- Remote Campsite
Track Fifield Farm Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fifield Farm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Fifield Farm 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 Low 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 Fifield Farm Pond Dam.