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Story Archives of 'Dams'Initial Report on what Caused Floods ReleasedBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.Federal Emergency Management officials have released their initial review of the last two major floods that hit New Hampshire. Their evaluation looked at the causes of the April 07 and May 06 floods and whether dam operations made flooding worse. As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, many residents were surprised by some of the initial findings. listen:
  Study of Floods UnderwayBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, December 13, 2007.An independent evaluation of what caused the major floods of 2006 and 2007 is now underway. As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, the report will examine why flooding was so severe and if dam operations can be improved. listen:
State Officials Closely Watching DamsBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, April 18, 2007.State officials have been cautiously watching river levels rise throughout the state. Of particular concern is the affect floodwaters are having on aging dams. Officials evacuated residents living near dams in both Newmarket and Hollis because of fear the dams may break. New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton spoke with James Gallagher, Head of the State's Dam Safety Division. listen:
Repair It or Remove ItBy Debra Daigle on Friday, July 14, 2006.Across New Hampshire, state officials have cited more than 100 public and private dams as needing repair. Some are in worse shape than others. But the worst, and there are about 20 of them, are in such a bad state that the owners have been warned to repair the dam ....or remove it. The Black Brook Dam in Manchester is on that hit list. And if city officials don't take action, Manchester could face stiff penalties. NHPR Correspondent Debra Daigle reports. listen:
Governor Romney, Pay Up!By David Darman on Tuesday, June 13, 2006.With all the rain New Hampshire has received this spring, the five federal dams that control the level of the Merrimack River have been getting attention. Decades ago severe flooding in southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts prompted the two states to make a deal.. The two states would pay New Hampshire towns to set aside land for the Army Corps of Engineers to build the dams. Their purpose is to divert flood waters to lessen any potential damage down-stream. But New Hampshire officials complain Massachusetts isn't keeping up with its side of the contract. And they say the Bay State owes about 3 million dollars. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
Dam Danger PassesBy Mark Bevis on Wednesday, May 17, 2006.Throughout the flooding that hit the state, officials were keeping a close watch on dams. The single largest evacuation took place in Bristol when a dam on the Newfound River -- that was already in the process of being removed -- began to hold water again. NHPR's Mark Bevis spoke to Jim Gallagher, the chief engineer for the dam bureau. Gallagher says the effort to dismantle unsafe dams on the river has accelerated. listen:
Residents, Dams Hold on in RochesterBy Brady Carlson on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.High water levels in the Salmon Falls River continue to cause problems for residents in the Rochester area. New Hampshire Public Radio's Brady Carlson has more. listen:
Dam Owners Ask State Lawmakers for Financial HelpBy David Darman on Thursday, February 23, 2006.New Hampshire officials in charge of more than 250 aging dams have told lawmakers they need at least one million dollars to repair them. It could take millions more to fix the hundreds of dams in private hands in the state that also need repairs. But state officials have so far had little success in getting the legislature to pony up more money. And private owners are very much on their own when their dams need repairs. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
On Saturday, Dams In Pretty Good ShapeBy Mark Bevis on Saturday, October 15, 2005.Much of the state is under a flood warning, that means flooding may be imminent especially in low lying areas. But Jim Gallagher at the Dam Bureau of the Department of Environmental Services tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that in general the Dams across the state are in pretty good shape. There are a couple of exceptions however. listen:
Additional Damage Unlikely Despite More RainBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, October 13, 2005.The southwestern part of the state is preparing for more wet weather. listen:
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