Freeses Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dole Marsh Dam Thurston Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Located in Deerfield, New Hampshire, Freeses Pond Dam stands tall as a vital recreational structure along the Lamprey River.
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Summary
Built in 1987, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of providing leisure activities for locals and visitors alike, with a storage capacity of 432 acre-feet and a surface area of 55.3 acres. Managed by the local government, the dam is regulated by the NHDES DAM BUREAU, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its integrity and safety.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Freeses Pond Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy fishing, boating, and other water-related activities. The dam boasts a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and has a maximum discharge capacity of 2460 cubic feet per second, catering to the needs of the surrounding community. Despite being constructed over three decades ago, the dam continues to provide a moderate risk management measure, ensuring the safety and well-being of those who frequent its waters.
As a significant landmark in Rockingham County, Freeses Pond Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water resource management. With its earth structure and buttress core type, the dam stands at a height of 12.5 feet and a length of 150 feet, illustrating a harmonious blend of engineering and environmental conservation. Supported by a drainage area of 8.58 square miles, the dam remains a beacon of sustainable recreation and climate resilience in the region, embodying the intersection of nature and human ingenuity in water resource utilization.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
12.5 |
River Or Stream |
LAMPREY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55.3 |
Drainage Area |
8.58 |
Nid Storage |
432 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Suncook River At North Chichester
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62cfs |
Soucook River
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22cfs |
Oyster River Near Durham
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2cfs |
Lamprey River Near Newmarket
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42cfs |
Exeter River At Haigh Road
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15cfs |
Isinglass R At Rochester Neck Rd
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20cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Freeses Pond Dam
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