Weymouth Pond
Weymouth Pond is a concrete dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1880. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weymouth Pond
Weymouth Pond is a dam in Somerset, Maine. The dam is owned by Richard Lachance (private). It impounds the Bog Brook.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Bog Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.96632, -69.33044 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Richard LaChance |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00521 |
| Federal ID | ME00521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |