Turkey Ponds facts for kids
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Turkey Pond in October 2019
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 Turkey Ponds
Location in New Hampshire
Turkey Ponds
Location in the United States
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| Location | Merrimack County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°10′31″N 71°35′6″W / 43.17528°N 71.58500°W |
| Primary inflows | Turee Brook; Bela Brook; Ash Brook |
| Primary outflows | Turkey River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) |
| Max. width | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
| Surface area | 332 acres (134 ha) |
| Average depth | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Max. depth | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Surface elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Settlements | Concord |
Turkey Pond and Little Turkey Pond are two connected bodies of water found in Concord, a city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. These ponds are important for the local environment and are used for different activities. A single dam controls the water level of both ponds. Together, they cover an area of about 332 acres.
About Turkey Ponds
Turkey Pond and Little Turkey Pond are located in the central part of New Hampshire. They are connected by a channel that is used by the crew team from Saint Paul's School in Concord for their training.
The water from these ponds flows into the Turkey River. From there, it continues its journey to the larger Merrimack River.
Fish and Wildlife
The ponds are known as a warmwater fishery. This means they are home to fish that prefer warmer water temperatures.
Some of the fish species that live in Turkey Ponds include:
These fish are part of the natural ecosystem of the ponds.
History of the Ponds
Turkey Pond has an interesting history. After a very strong storm called the 1938 New England hurricane hit the area in 1938, the pond was used for a special purpose.
Many trees were knocked down during the hurricane. These trees were cut into logs and stored in Turkey Pond. A sawmill was built right next to the pond to process these logs. During World War II, women worked at this sawmill, helping to turn the salvaged logs into useful wood.
