National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Baker Floodwater Reservoir Site 8 (NH 00178), NHWRB Number 66.08, Merrimack River Basin, Dorchester, New Hampshire. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Baker River Floodwater Reservoir Site 8 is a 1,462 ft. long 62 ft. high earthen structure. There are four different fill zones in the dam including a cutoff wall. Top width of the dam is 14 ft. The upstream and downstream embankments are on a 2 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical slope. The visual inspection revealed that the dam is in good condition. It is intermediate in size with a high hazard potential classification. Debris on the low stage trash rack and separation of the wingwall and training of the outlet works structure were noted during this inspection. Keywords include: Dam safety, Merrimack River Basin, Dorchester, New Hampshire, and South Branch Baker River.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA156414
Entities
Organizations
- New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers