Huckins Mill Pond Dam dam
Huckins Mill Pond Dam
Huckins Mill Pond Dam, located in Effingham, New Hampshire, is a private recreational dam on Wilkinson Brook. Built in 1947, this concrete structure stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 115 feet, providing a surface area of 14 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated by the NHDES Dam Bureau, with inspections and enforcement carried out by the state agency.
Despite its low hazard potential, Huckins Mill Pond Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its long-term safety and functionality. The dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, indicating the importance of implementing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. With a scenic location and a primary purpose of recreation, this dam serves as a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in the area.
As a key feature on Wilkinson Brook, Huckins Mill Pond Dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation. While its condition assessment may raise concerns, ongoing inspections and potential improvements can help enhance its safety and resilience for continued enjoyment by the community. With its historical significance and environmental impact, this dam is an important site for conservation efforts and the preservation of water resources in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Huckins Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bearcamp River At South Tamworth | 164 cfs | → |
| Saco River At Cornish | 7,160 cfs | → |
| Saco River Near Conway | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Mousam River Near West Kennebunk | 225 cfs | → |
| Pemigewasset River At Plymouth | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Cocheco River Near Rochester | 97 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huckins Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- White Pond Boat Launch
- Duncan Lake Boat Launch
- Pine River Boat Launch
- Ossipee River Boat Launch
- Belleau Boulevard Wakefield
- Dam Road Porter
Campgrounds
- Green Tops Campground
- Jim Liberty Cabin
- Camp Penacook Shelter
- Covered Bridge Campground
- Blackberry Crossing Campground
- Heron Cove
Paddle runs
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Begins In Franklin To Sewall's Island
- Sewall's Island To Manchester Street Bridge
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
Track Huckins Mill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Huckins Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Huckins Mill Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Huckins Mill Pond Dam.