Hoods Pond Dam

Rockingham County, New Hampshire (near DERRY)

River/Stream: SHIELDS BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
560 ft
Reservoir Storage
368 acre-ft
Year Completed
1945
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,686 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00506
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.88337, -71.32999
Age
81 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.