Walker Pond Dam
Walker Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, built in 1900. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Walker Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Walker Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Penacook And Boscawen Water Precinct (local government). It impounds the Pond Brook near Boscawen.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 37 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 169 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,095 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2020.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Nearest City | Boscawen |
| River/Stream | Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.30652, -71.67985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 37.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,095 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,095 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 169 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PENACOOK AND BOSCAWEN WATER PRECINCT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01334 |
| Federal ID | NH01334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |