Ws Packaging Canal Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Nearest CityWILTON
River/StreamSOUHEGAN RIVER
Coordinates42.84213, -71.73900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1876 (150 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge72 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWS PACKAGING GROUP DBA MULTI COLOR CORP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH03407
Federal IDNH03407
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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