Clark Pond East Dam dam
Clark Pond East Dam
Clark Pond East Dam, located in Auburn, New Hampshire, stands as a testament to water resource management, with a primary purpose of providing water supply. Built in 1811, this earth dam with a buttress core spans 125 feet in length and reaches a height of 7.5 feet, offering a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam regulates Clark Pond Brook, covering a surface area of 40 acres and draining a 14.5-square-mile watershed.
State-regulated by the NHDES Dam Bureau, this dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of surrounding communities. While categorized with a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as fair, and a moderate risk assessment (3) has been identified. Despite these challenges, Clark Pond East Dam remains a vital asset for water supply in the region, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness for sustainable water resource utilization.
As a cornerstone of local government infrastructure, Clark Pond East Dam serves as a critical component in the water supply network of Rockingham County. With a history dating back over two centuries, this dam symbolizes the ongoing efforts to balance water resource management and climate resilience. As enthusiasts in these fields continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition, collaborative efforts with regulatory agencies and stakeholders are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this essential water infrastructure.
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 Clark Pond East Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack R Nr Goffs Falls | 8,350 cfs | → |
| Piscataquog River Near Goffstown | 137 cfs | → |
| Spicket River At North Salem | 0 cfs | → |
| Souhegan River At Merrimack | 235 cfs | → |
| South Branch Piscataquog River Near Goffstown | 127 cfs | → |
| Soucook River | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clark Pond East Dam.
Boat launches
- Massabesic Lake Boat Launch
- Onway Lake Boat Launch
- Heritage Trail Bedford
- Scobie Pond Boat Launch
- Beaver Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Remote Campsite
- Windham Town Forest Tent Platforms
- Saddleback Campground
- Camp Spaulding
- Old Stage Campground
- Mile-Away Campground
Paddle runs
Track Clark Pond East Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Clark Pond East Dam
Where does the data for Clark Pond East 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 Low 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 Clark Pond East Dam.