Bearce Flowage Dam
Bearce Flowage Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bearce Flowage Dam
The primary purpose of Bearce Flowage Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Natrual Unnamed Channel.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Natrual Unnamed Channel |
| Coordinates | 45.07010, -67.34030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 334 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00621 |
| Federal ID | ME00621 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |