Turkey Pond Dam dam
Turkey Pond Dam
Turkey Pond Dam in Concord, New Hampshire, is a private dam regulated by the NHDES DAM BUREAU for its recreational purposes. Built in 1958, this concrete buttress dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 6410 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Turkey River, with a drainage area of 29 square miles and a surface area of 360 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Turkey Pond Dam has a moderate risk rating. The dam's spillway, with a width of 100 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 5710 cubic feet per second. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in July 2014, and it undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, Turkey Pond Dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Turkey Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and safety. Its unique design, historical significance, and environmental impact make it a focal point for those interested in water infrastructure and conservation efforts. As Turkey Pond Dam continues to be monitored and maintained, it serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing demands on our natural resources.
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 Turkey Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Soucook River | 22 cfs | → |
| Piscataquog River Bl Everett Dam | 8 cfs | → |
| Contoocook R Bl Hopkinton Dam At W Hopkinton | 758 cfs | → |
| Warner River At Davisville | 348 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Webster | 19 cfs | → |
| Suncook River At North Chichester | 221 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Turkey Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Turee Pond Boat Launch
- Merrimack River Boat Launch
- Turtle Pond Boat Launch
- Drew Lake Boat Launch
- Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Camp Spaulding
- Mile-Away Campground
- Saddleback Campground
- Remote Campsite
- Camp Wilmot
- Fox Brook Tent Site
Track Turkey Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Turkey Pond Dam
Where does the data for Turkey Pond 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 High 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 Turkey Pond Dam.