Pontook Reservoir
Reservoir in Coos County, New Hampshire
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Pontook Reservoir is a 379-acre (1.53 km2)[1] impoundment on the Androscoggin River in Coos County in northern New Hampshire, United States. The dam and impoundment are located in the town of Dummer. The reservoir was created for hydroelectric power generation.
LocationCoos County, New Hampshire
Coordinates44°37′58″N 71°14′54″W
| Pontook Reservoir | |
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  Pontook Reservoir Location within New Hampshire  Pontook Reservoir Location within the United States | |
| Location | Coos County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 44°37′58″N 71°14′54″W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Androscoggin River | |
| Androscoggin River | |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.1 miles (3.4 km) |
| Max. width | 0.3 miles (0.48 km) |
Surface area | 379 acres (1.53 km2) |
Average depth | 4 ft (1.2 m) |
| Max. depth | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
Surface elevation | 1,163 feet (354 m) |
| Islands | 2 |
| Settlements | Dummer |
