Pierce Pond Dam

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (near BROOKLINE)

River/Stream: WOLF BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
100 ft
Reservoir Storage
149 acre-ft
Year Completed
1700
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
350 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2021-04-13

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00921
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.70940, -71.66770
Age
326 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.