The Icy Gulch Reservoir Dam in Gorham, New Hampshire, stands as a testament to efficient water management and supply for the local community.
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Humidity
Completed in 1940, this concrete buttress dam boasts a height of 18 feet and a length of 110 feet, providing a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, the dam has been deemed structurally sound with a satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by the NHDES Dam Bureau, the Icy Gulch Reservoir Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam's spillway, with a width of 54 feet, ensures efficient water discharge during periods of excess flow. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, and emergency action plans are in place to mitigate potential hazards.
Located on the Ice Gulch Moose Brook, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources for the Coos County area. With its significant hazard potential and constant monitoring, the Icy Gulch Reservoir Dam stands as a key infrastructure for water supply and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
110 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
ICE GULCH MOOSE BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
1.25 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Androscoggin River Near Gorham
|
2640cfs |
Wild River At Gilead
|
48cfs |
Upper Ammonoosuc River Near Groveton
|
257cfs |
Ammonoosuc River At Bethlehem Junction
|
144cfs |
Connecticut River Near Dalton
|
811cfs |
Androscoggin River At Errol
|
1500cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Moose Brook State Park
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Barnes Field Group Campground
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Dolly Copp
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Valley Way Tentsite
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Dolly Copp Campground
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Valley Way Campsite
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