Thurston Pond Dam
Thurston Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, built in 1772. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Thurston Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Thurston Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Deerfield (local government). It impounds the Thurston Pond near Deerfield.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1772, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/2021.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Deerfield |
| River/Stream | Thurston Pond |
| Coordinates | 43.13790, -71.29590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1772 (254 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF DEERFIELD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH01663 |
| Federal ID | NH01663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |