Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot
Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Surface area: 108 acres.
- Area
- 108 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot is a 108-acre mesotrophic lake in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 35 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot ranks #26 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-06-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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: 16.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 16.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot, so its depth is not documented here.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Souhegan River Site 12a North Dike (completed 1965), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the Miller Gamble River; earth-type dam, 39 ft tall and 1,185 ft long.
- Surface area
- 108 ac
- Normal storage
- 690 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 3,310 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- NH DES WATER DIVISION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NH00878 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.49 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK700060902-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.14 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #26 of 36 lakes in Hillsborough County
Nearby Lakes in Hillsborough County
Frequently asked questions about Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot
Where is Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot?
- Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot is a lake in Hillsborough 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 Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot?
- Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Surface area: 108 acres.
Is Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Tobey Reservoir-Deep Spot 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
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services (BEACH)
111133006 samples · 2022–2024
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