Huckins Mill Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Deer Meadow Pond Dam Cass Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Huckins Mill Dam, located in Epsom, New Hampshire, along the Suncook River, is a private recreational dam regulated by the NHDES Dam Bureau.
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Summary
Constructed as a concrete buttress structure, the dam stands at 13 feet tall and spans 146 feet in length. It serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet and a normal storage of 35 acre-feet for various water activities.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and unassessed condition, Huckins Mill Dam has a moderate risk rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 98 feet, ensuring proper water discharge during flood events. While the dam's inspection frequency is every 10 years, the last recorded inspection took place in July 2018. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Huckins Mill Dam remains an important structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Dam Length |
146 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
SUNCOOK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
202 |
Nid Storage |
137 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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