Washburn Corners Dam
Washburn Corners Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Washburn Corners Dam
The primary purpose of Washburn Corners Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nh Fish And Game Department (state). It impounds the Bog Brook near Springfield.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 289 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 202 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,032 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/28/2017.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | Bog Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.52440, -72.08000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 289 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,032 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,032 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 202 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,430 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00189 |
| Federal ID | NH00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |