Ws Packaging Canal Dam
Key Takeaway
Ws Packaging Canal Dam is classified as high hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1876 and is 150 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 47.8% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1876 (150 years old) |
| NID ID | NH03407 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WS PACKAGING GROUP DBA MULTI COLOR CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ws Packaging Canal Dam?
Ws Packaging Canal Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ws Packaging Canal Dam?
Ws Packaging Canal Dam is owned by WS PACKAGING GROUP DBA MULTI COLOR CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ws Packaging Canal Dam built?
Ws Packaging Canal Dam was completed in 1876, making it 150 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ws Packaging Canal Dam?
Ws Packaging Canal Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ws Packaging Canal Dam?
Ws Packaging Canal Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Ws Packaging Canal Dam last inspected?
Ws Packaging Canal Dam was last inspected on May 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.