Bickford Pond
Bickford Pond is a timber crib dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1856. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bickford Pond
The primary purpose of Bickford Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Porter (local government). It impounds the Mill Brook near Porter.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 237 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,470 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1856, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Nearest City | Porter |
| River/Stream | Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.82608, -70.96502 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1856 (170 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 237 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Porter |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00046 |
| Federal ID | ME00046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |