Wildsong Farm Pond Dike Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Wildsong Farm Pond Dike, located in Alton, New Hampshire, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1969 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at 18 feet tall and stretches 500 feet in length, creating a pond with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.5 acres. The dam is regulated and inspected by the NHDES Dam Bureau, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.

Despite its low hazard potential, the Wildsong Farm Pond Dike is considered to have a fair condition assessment, with a noted high risk rating of 2. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 320 cubic feet per second and is situated on an unnamed stream within Belknap County, New Hampshire. While the dam does not have a spillway, its fair condition and regular inspections contribute to its overall safety and functionality for recreational use.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will appreciate the meticulous oversight and maintenance of the Wildsong Farm Pond Dike, highlighting the importance of dam safety and regulation in ensuring the sustainability of water resources. With its recreational focus and significant storage capacity, this dam serves as a valuable asset in the local ecosystem and underscores the critical role that private owners play in water management and conservation efforts.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

UNNAMED STREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.5

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

68

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.