The Upper Wilson Pond Dam is a small, high-hazard, earth embankment dam impounding a recreation pond. Recently found to be in poor condition, the dam is owned by the Town of Swanzey, and the pond is bounded by homes and properties located within the City of Keene. D&K’s project team completed a study that evaluated…
The Town of Swanzey sought to revitalize a river access park in a neighborhood. D&K provided design and permitting assistance for improvements to the park, including new landscaping, stormwater drainage improvements, a new shelter, a rooftop boat launch, and other new site elements. Our project team engaged with the Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee, Town…
The Town of Swanzey needed to improve the stability and safety of an earthen dam serving an 80-acre pond. The pond supports recreation and enhances the value of the homes located along its shoreline. The dam had seepage issues and did not meet current dam safety standards. Using articulated concrete blocks as overtopping protection, DuBois…