Pawtuckaway Lake-North
Pawtuckaway Lake-North in Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8 µg/L. Surface area: 900 acres.
- Area
- 900 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
Pawtuckaway Lake-North is a 900-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 50 other monitored lakes in Rockingham County, Pawtuckaway Lake-North ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-09-09. 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: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 900 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Pawtuckaway Lake-North, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Pawtuckaway Lake-North
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pawtuckaway Lake-North is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pawtuckaway Lake/Gove Dike (completed 1842), built primarily for recreation on the Tr Pawtuckaway River; earth-type dam, 9 ft tall and 270 ft long.
- Surface area
- 900 ac
- Normal storage
- 11,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 11,700 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 21 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- NH DES WATER DIVISION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NH00135 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.86 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Pawtuckaway Lake-North 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 NHLAK600030704-02-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.76 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 51 lakes in Rockingham County
Nearby Lakes in Rockingham County
Frequently asked questions about Pawtuckaway Lake-North
Where is Pawtuckaway Lake-North?
- Pawtuckaway Lake-North 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 Pawtuckaway Lake-North?
- Pawtuckaway Lake-North in Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8 µg/L. Surface area: 900 acres.
Is Pawtuckaway Lake-North safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Pawtuckaway Lake-North has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
103 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services (BEACH)
11113300103 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- 10-115-01-1 F ~ LACHAT; Total Phosphorus- Manual persulfate digest
- CHLOROPHYLL A-B-C DETERMINATION (MODIFIED)
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