National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Claremont Paper Company Dam (NH 00139) State Number 47.06, Connecticut River Basin, Claremont, New Hampshire. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Claremont Paper Company has a hydraulic height of 34 ft., is of varied topwidth, and is 145 ft. long. It is a run-of-the-river concrete gravity dam with an ogee-shaped spillway 91 ft. long. It has over-under trash and sluice gates for draining and two head gates to control industrial use. The dam is used for industrial process water as well as for hydroelectric purposes. The dam is in good condition. It is small in size with a high hazard classification, The test flood is 1/2 of the PMF. A major breach at top of the dam would result in the loss of 50 or more lives and extensive property damage. Keywords include: Visual inspection, Dam safety, Connecticut River Basin, Claremont, New Hampshire, and Sugar River.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA156268
Entities
Organizations
- New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers