Upper Wilson Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CitySWANZEY
River/StreamMINNEWAWA BROOK
Coordinates42.90860, -72.25770

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length740 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF SWANZEY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/23/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00202
Federal IDNH00202
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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