Locke 1 Dam
Locke 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Locke 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Locke 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Waterville Estates Village District (local government). It impounds the Tr Chickenboro Brook near Campton.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | Campton |
| River/Stream | Tr Chickenboro Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.86819, -71.60466 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 363 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WATERVILLE ESTATES VILLAGE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00416 |
| Federal ID | NH00416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |