Walpole Reservoir Dam

New Hampshire, Cheshire County

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Coordinates43.08020, -72.40830

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length414 ft
NID Storage11,700 acre-ft
Max Storage11,700 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 4, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1842
Primary Purpose-
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGUMPAS POND PRESERVATION ASSOC LTD

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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.

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