Walpole Reservoir Dam

New Hampshire — Cheshire County — MAD BROOK

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
RiverMAD BROOK
Coordinates43.08020, -72.40830

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length355 ft
NID Storage16 acre-ft
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 23, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOWN OF WALPOLE

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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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