National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. International Packings Corporation, Lower Dam (NH-00480) Merrimack River Basin, Bristol, New Hampshire. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

The timber crib dam is about 14 ft. high and 87 ft. long. The dam is considered to be in poor condition. Major concerns regarding the safety of the dam include underseepage, downstream scour, among others. The test flood is 1/2 the PMF. The annual shutdown and major maintenance should be continued with records to be kept of such work.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA157234

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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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  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Corporations
  • Drainage Basins
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • New England
  • New Hampshire
  • Photographs
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Safety
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems
  • Water Resources

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