Icy Gulch Reservoir Dam
Icy Gulch Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Coos County, New Hampshire, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Icy Gulch Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Icy Gulch Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Gorham Water And Sewer Dept (local government). It impounds the Ice Gulch Moose Brook near Randolph.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2020.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | Randolph |
| River/Stream | Ice Gulch Moose Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.40440, -71.24520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 932 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF GORHAM WATER AND SEWER DEPT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00998 |
| Federal ID | NH00998 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |