Ws Packaging Canal Dam
Ws Packaging Canal Dam is an earth dam located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, built in 1876. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ws Packaging Canal Dam
The primary purpose of Ws Packaging Canal Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ws Packaging Group Dba Multi Color Corp (private). It impounds the Souhegan River near Wilton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1876, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 05/19/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Hampshire dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Wilton |
| River/Stream | Souhegan River |
| Coordinates | 42.84213, -71.73900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1876 (150 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WS PACKAGING GROUP DBA MULTI COLOR CORP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH03407 |
| Federal ID | NH03407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |