Located in Wentworth, New Hampshire, the Baker River Site 6 Dam, also known as the Site 6 Floodwater Dam, was completed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS.
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This earth dam, with a height of 13 feet and a length of 203 feet, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Pond Brook. The dam has a storage capacity of 2,240 acre-feet and a normal storage of 210 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 121 acres and draining a 17 square-mile drainage area.
Managed by the NHDES DAM BUREAU, the Baker River Site 6 Dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently rated as satisfactory in condition. The dam has an inspection frequency of 4 times per year and meets emergency action plan guidelines. While the risk assessment is moderate, the dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway, the dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure in the water resource management system of Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
203 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
POND BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
121 |
Drainage Area |
17 |
Nid Storage |
2240 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ore Hill Tentsite
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Hexacuba Shelter
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Smarts Mountain Campsite
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Three Ponds Shelter
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Jeffers Brook Shelter
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Underhill Campsite
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