Rhys Oates’ first half strike was cancelled out by Matthew Robinson’s header for The Daggers before Gavan Holohan’s second half header saw Pools claim another three points on home turf.
It's the 10th win in 11 home games for Hartlepool as they remained second in the National League table with nine games remaining.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see our Pools player ratings from the match…
1. Ben Killip - 8
Made a handful of good saves, the highlight of which being a one on one stop to deny Balanta with the score at 1-1. Made some important claims late on as The Daggers pushed for an equaliser. Photo: Frank Reid
2. David Ferguson - 7
Got into some good areas and had a decent early chance at the back post. Had his work cut out with the threatening Myles Weston down his side. Booked. Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Timi Odusina - 6
Looked a bit rusty at times on his opposite side and was wasteful in possession but kept his composure to help Pools see out the win. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Gary Liddle - 7
Started in the middle and moved out to the right of the back three late on as Pools looked to use Odusina’s pace. Made a crucial header to deny Dagenham late on. Photo: Christopher Booth