National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Lake Franklin Pierce Dam (NH 00199), NHWRB-116.04, Merrimack River Basin, Hillsboro, New Hampshire. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

Lake Franklin Pierce Dam consists of a central concrete gravity ogee spillway with earth dike embankments. Total length is 1,870 ft. and maximum height is 43 ft. The dam is assessed to be in fair condition. No serious problems were detected, although some suspicious seepage was noted which should be monitored closely. Overtopping potential is considered high. Keywords include: Visual inspection, Dam safety.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA156430

Entities

Organizations

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

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Drainage Basins
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Floodgates
  • Floods
  • Gates
  • New England
  • New Hampshire
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems
  • Water
  • Water Resources

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  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.