Drawdown Notification of Jones Dam, New Durham

Drawdown Notification of Jones Dam, New Durham

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), Dam Bureau is planning to change the water level in Jones Pond in New Durham after ice out occurs in the spring of 2026.  In accordance with RSA 482:13, the NHDES Engineering and Construction Section of the Dam Bureau is notifying the local governing bodies and the NHDES Dam Safety and Inspection Section of the Dam Bureau that the stoplogs in Jones Pond Dam will be removed resulting in a water surface decrease of approximately 4 to 5 feet from its current elevation.  The removal of stoplogs will assist with ongoing engineering and wetland studies within Jones Pond. Jones Pond will remain in a lowered state until the dam is removed.

Also in accordance with RSA 482:13, we are holding a public informational meeting to discuss the details and answer questions concerning the change.  This meeting is to take place at the New Durham Select Board meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:30pm at the New Durham Town Hall located at 4 Main Street, New Durham, NH 03855.  

For more information, please contact Charlie Krautmann, NHDES Dam Bureau at charles.s.krautmann@des.nh.gov or 603-419-0894.