Village Pond Dam, located in Troy, New Hampshire, was completed in 1919 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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This concrete dam, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 70 feet, impounds the South Branch Ashuelot River, creating a surface area of 6 acres and a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is currently in poor condition and has a significant hazard potential, requiring regular inspections to ensure public safety.
Managed by the NHDES Dam Bureau, the Village Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and has a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its condition assessment dates back to 2015, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and potential maintenance or rehabilitation efforts to address its poor condition and reduce the hazard potential.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Village Pond Dam represents a historic structure within the Cheshire County landscape that provides both recreational opportunities and poses challenges in terms of safety and maintenance. As a privately owned dam with state jurisdiction, the ongoing management and monitoring of this dam underscore the importance of balancing water resource utilization with the need for infrastructure safety and risk mitigation in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1919 |
Dam Length |
70 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH BRANCH ASHUELOT RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
7.74 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |