Powder Mill Pond facts for kids
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Looking east across the southern part of the pond; view from S. Elmwood Rd. in Hancock, NH
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 Powder Mill Pond
Location in New Hampshire
Powder Mill Pond
Location in the United States
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| Location | Hillsborough County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 42°58′10″N 71°55′57″W / 42.96944°N 71.93250°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Contoocook River |
| Primary outflows | Contoocook River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) |
| Max. width | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
| Surface area | 419 acres (1.70 km2) |
| Average depth | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Max. depth | 17 ft (5.2 m) |
| Surface elevation | 677 ft (206 m) |
| Settlements | Bennington; Hancock; Greenfield |
Powder Mill Pond is a large body of water in southern New Hampshire, United States. It's not a natural lake but a special type of lake called a reservoir. This means it was created by building a dam across the Contoocook River. The pond covers about 419 acres (about 1.7 square kilometers) and is located in Hillsborough County. The dam is in the town of Bennington, and the pond stretches into the towns of Hancock and Greenfield.
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What is Powder Mill Pond?
Powder Mill Pond is an "impoundment" on the Contoocook River. An impoundment is a body of water held back by a dam. It's like a big pool created when a river's flow is stopped or slowed down.
How the Pond Was Formed
The pond was created by building a dam in the town of Bennington. This dam holds back the water from the Contoocook River, forming the large pond we see today. The water then spreads out into the nearby towns of Hancock and Greenfield.
Fish and Wildlife in the Pond
Powder Mill Pond is known as a "warmwater fishery." This means the water is warm enough for certain types of fish to live and thrive there. It's a great spot for fishing!
Fish Species You Can Find
Many different kinds of fish live in Powder Mill Pond. Some of the fish that have been seen here include:
These fish are common in warmwater lakes and ponds across the region. They provide a fun challenge for anglers who visit the pond.
