Campus Drive Dam dam
Campus Drive Dam
Campus Drive Dam, located in Hooksett, New Hampshire, serves as a private flood risk reduction structure regulated by the NHDES Dam Bureau. Completed in 2006, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 203 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a hazard potential classified as significant and a fair condition assessment as of July 2020.
With a maximum discharge of 88 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 4.5 acres, Campus Drive Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the area. While currently in fair condition, the dam undergoes inspections every four years to ensure its integrity and safety. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam continues to provide essential flood protection for the Merrimack County community.
As a key component in the flood risk reduction infrastructure of Hooksett, Campus Drive Dam stands as a testament to proactive water resource management in the region. With its controlled spillway, the dam helps regulate water levels and protect surrounding areas from potential flooding events, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource practices and climate resilience strategies in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
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 Campus Drive Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataquog River Near Goffstown | 137 cfs | → |
| Soucook River | 22 cfs | → |
| Merrimack R Nr Goffs Falls | 8,350 cfs | → |
| Piscataquog River Bl Everett Dam | 8 cfs | → |
| South Branch Piscataquog River Near Goffstown | 127 cfs | → |
| Suncook River At North Chichester | 221 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campus Drive Dam.
Boat launches
- Kimball Pond Boat Launch
- Massabesic Lake Boat Launch
- Turee Pond Boat Launch
- Piscataquog River (Glen Lake) Boat Launch
- Gorham Pond Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Camp Spaulding
- Saddleback Campground
- Remote Campsite
- Mile-Away Campground
- Windham Town Forest Tent Platforms
- Old Stage Campground
Paddle runs
- Sewall's Island To Manchester Street Bridge
- Begins In Franklin To Sewall's Island
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
More reservoirs
Track Campus Drive Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Campus Drive Dam
Where does the data for Campus Drive 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 Significant 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 Campus Drive Dam.