Shellcamp Pond Dam, located in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, is a state-owned earth dam built in 1920 primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a length of 108 feet, with a storage capacity of 896 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.3 square miles. The dam is situated on Academy Brook and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Dam Bureau.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Shellcamp Pond Dam has a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 35 feet and a surface area of 150.5 acres. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes regular inspections every six years to ensure its safety and functionality. Overall, Shellcamp Pond Dam serves as a vital recreational asset for the community while also playing a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
108 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
ACADEMY BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
150.5 |
Drainage Area |
3.3 |
Nid Storage |
896 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
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|
85cfs |
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|
62cfs |
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|
857cfs |
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|
22cfs |
Blackwater River Near Webster
|
19cfs |
Warner River At Davisville
|
50cfs |