Downing Pond Dam
New Hampshire — Strafford County — MERRYMEETING RIVER
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| River | MERRYMEETING RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.43769, -71.17226 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 10, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1921 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWN OF NEW DURHAM |
| Other Name | Marsh Pond |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.