Wong Wildlife Pond Dam, located in Barnstead, New Hampshire, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a habitat for small fish.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1976, this earth dam stands at 19 feet tall with a length of 550 feet and a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is listed as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements.
Managed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Dam Bureau, Wong Wildlife Pond Dam is regulated and inspected by the state to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 338 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to prevent potential issues and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.
In the picturesque setting of Belknap County, Wong Wildlife Pond Dam plays a vital role in both water resource management and local biodiversity. With its unique design and purposeful construction, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human intervention and environmental stewardship in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR SUNCOOK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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62cfs |
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22cfs |
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23cfs |
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20cfs |
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|
85cfs |
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2cfs |