Vose Pond Dam
Vose Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vose Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Vose Pond 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 East Branch Magurrewock River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 479 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. 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 06/26/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | East Branch Magurrewock River |
| Coordinates | 45.12910, -67.24930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 479 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 479 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 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 | 06/26/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00643 |
| Federal ID | ME00643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |