National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. International Packings Corporation, Lower Dam (NH-00480) Merrimack River Basin, Bristol, New Hampshire. Phase I Inspection Report.

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Abstract:

The timber crib dam is about 14 ft. high and 87 ft. long. The dam is considered to be in poor condition. Major concerns regarding the safety of the dam include underseepage, downstream scour, among others. The test flood is 12 the PMF. The annual shutdown and major maintenance should be continued with records to be kept of such work.

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Author Organization(s):
CORPS OF ENGINEERS WALTHAM MA NEW ENGLAND DIV
Pagination:
0111

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DAMS, HAZARDS, DEFICIENCIES, INSPECTION, SAFETY, VISUAL INSPECTION, FLOODS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology, Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
International Packings Corporation Lower Dam, National Dam Inspection Program
Report Date:
1979 Apr 01