Thornwood Commons Pond Dam

Strafford County, New Hampshire (near DOVER)

River/Stream: VARNEY BROOK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
420 ft
Reservoir Storage
32 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
173 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-07-30

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH01700
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
43.17292, -70.85628
Age
65 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.