Mud Pond North Dike Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mud Pond Dam Abeniki Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Mud Pond North Dike is a vital structure located in Dixville, New Hampshire, designed for recreation purposes and owned privately.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 10 feet and a length of 3000 feet, serves as a barrier to Sugar Hill Brook, providing a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, its current condition assessment is poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its long-term functionality.
Despite its current condition, Mud Pond North Dike remains under the regulatory oversight of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Dam Bureau, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management measures. With a drainage area of 1.5 square miles and a surface area of 41 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and must be carefully monitored and maintained to mitigate potential risks and ensure public safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and management of dam infrastructure in New Hampshire will find Mud Pond North Dike to be a significant point of interest. As a recreational dam situated in a picturesque location, it serves as both a recreational attraction and a key component of the local watershed. With proper maintenance and oversight, this dam can continue to fulfill its purpose while safeguarding the surrounding environment and enhancing the overall water resource management efforts in Coos County.
Dam Length |
3000 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
SUGAR HILL BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
192 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Mud Pond North Dike