Huckins Mill Dam is a concrete dam located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, built in 1830. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 146 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Huckins Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Huckins Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wgr LLC (private). It impounds the Suncook River near Epsom.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 146 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 202 square miles. Completed in 1830, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 07/03/2018.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Nearest City | Epsom |
| River/Stream | Suncook River |
| Coordinates | 43.22141, -71.36380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 146 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 202 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wgr LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01008 |
| Federal ID | NH01008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |