Captains Pond-Boat Launch
Captains Pond-Boat Launch in Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26.9 µg/L. Surface area: 2.8 acres.
- Area
- 3 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
Captains Pond-Boat Launch is a 3-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 50 other monitored lakes in Rockingham County, Captains Pond-Boat Launch ranks #27 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-09-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 26.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 26.9 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Captains Pond-Boat Launch, so its depth is not documented here.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Captains Pond-Boat Launch is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Country Club Pond Dam (completed 1996), built primarily for recreation on the Tr Captain Pond; earth-type dam, 25 ft tall and 550 ft long.
- Surface area
- 2.8 ac
- Normal storage
- 18.5 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 38.5 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.33 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- ATKINSON FARM LLC
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NH01201 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.99 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Captains Pond-Boat Launch is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK700061102-03-06 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.14 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #27 of 51 lakes in Rockingham County
Nearby Lakes in Rockingham County
Frequently asked questions about Captains Pond-Boat Launch
Where is Captains Pond-Boat Launch?
- Captains Pond-Boat Launch is a lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Captains Pond-Boat Launch?
- Captains Pond-Boat Launch in Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26.9 µg/L. Surface area: 2.8 acres.
Is Captains Pond-Boat Launch safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Captains Pond-Boat Launch has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services (BEACH)
111133007 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- 10-115-01-1 F ~ LACHAT; Total Phosphorus- Manual persulfate digest
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database