Thornwood Commons Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Nearest CityDOVER
River/StreamVARNEY BROOK
Coordinates43.17292, -70.85628

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge173 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerVARNEY BROOK LANDS LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH01700
Federal IDNH01700
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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