National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Ward Dam (NH 00262), NHWRB 254.18, Merrimack River Basin, West Wilton, New Hampshire. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

Ward Dam is a gravity arch structure constructed of rubble stone and split stone masonry, founded on bedrock. It is approximately 260 ft. long and 18 ft. high, For the purposes of this report, the top of the dam has been taken to be the top of the training wall at the right abutment. The overflow type spillway has a crest length of 29 ft. and is 14.5 ft. above the streambed. The dam is in poor condition at the present time. It is recommended that the owner undertake remedial measures within one year of receipts of the Phase I report. Keywords include: Visual inspection, Dam safety, Merrimack River Basin, West Wilton, New Hampshire, and Blood Brook, a tributary of the Souhegan River.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA156382

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  • New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Attenuation
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  • Dams
  • Drainage Basins
  • Engineering
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  • Flood Control
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  • New England
  • New Hampshire
  • Spillways
  • United States
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems
  • Water Resources

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