National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Gonic Dam (NH 00388) Piscataqua River Basin, Rochester, New Hampshire. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
The Gonic Dam is a concrete gravity structure founded on bedrock and situated in a broad section of the Cocheco River valley. The dam is bounded at both ends by mill buildings. It is about 155 ft. long and 15-1/2 ft. high. Based on visual inspection and past operational performance, the Gonic Dam is assessed to be in fair condition. The dam is small in size with a significant hazard potential. The test flood is 1/2 the PMF. There are various remedial measures which should be implemented by the owner. Keywords include: Inspection, Dam safety, Piscataqua River Basin, Rochester New Hampshire, and Cocheco River.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA156523
Entities
Organizations
- New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers