Spectacle Pond Preservation Project Complete!

We are very pleased to announce that the Spectacle Pond Preservation Project is complete! Work on the third and final phase of the project, reconstruction of the dike, was completed by Andrews Construction Company, Inc. on November 23, 2011.

The new dike was constructed in accordance with plans prepared by Dubois & King and approved by the NHDES Dam Bureau. The dike is constructed of stone and earth and it’s designed to be overtopped if there is rainfall that exceeds a 100 year flood. It provides enough discharge capacity to meet 2 ½ times the hundred year flood requirement established by the NHDES.  The dike has a 12” diameter low level discharge pipe with a valve that can be opened if it’s ever necessary to lower the water level of the pond.

Reconstruction of the dike eliminates the threat to the pond caused by the rapid deterioration of the old dike. Water leaks have been eliminated and the water level of the pond will be stabilized at the optimal level.

Completion of the Spectacle Pond Preservation Project ensures that this valuable natural resource will be preserved for future generations.

THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the project and made it possible to preserve Spectacle Pond! 

Please click on our “Newsletter” button to see more information in our latest newsletter.

UPDATE 1/30/12 - The State of New Hampshire DES has determined that the dam, dike and spillway construction was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. On January 26, 2012 the NHDES issued a "Certificate of Approval to Impound Water".  This certifies that the Spectacle Pond Project is officially complete per NHDES regulations and gives SPA permission to close the 12" diameter valve in the dike and start refilling the pond.  The valve was closed on Saturday 1/28/12.  We believe the pond will be at it's normal level by this spring.  Please click on the attached link to see the "Certificate of Approval to Impound Water."

Preservation of our water resources helps us all in many ways - protection of our wildlife, our recreational areas, our watershed, our drinking water, and our tranquility.

This site presents the association's information for the purpose of educating all interested parties who would also like to participate in preserving the natural resource of Spectacle Pond in Groton-Hebron, NH.  We plan to utilize this site to communicate ongoing information relative to the pond.  We have included photos and images that convey the state of the Pond and how everyone can help in this preservation endeavor.  We'll also include specific information about the Association and its members and affiliate organizations.

The pictures on this site are intended to capture the essence of both the natural and manmade uses of this resource.

Many folks have donated to the Spectacle Pond Preservation Project. See the Donor list.

To take a look at our latest brochure, click here.

The New Hampshire Fish & Game Dept has identified the land around Spectacle Pond as some of the highest ranked wildlife Habitat in New Hampshire in its Wildlife Action Plan. See the map here.

Check out images of our Favorite Views of Spectacle Pond