Clearwater Pond
Clearwater Pond is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Maine. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clearwater Pond
The primary purpose of Clearwater Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Industry (local government). It impounds the Muddy Brook.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 116 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 751 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,510 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Muddy Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.71602, -70.08181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 116 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,510 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,510 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,506 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 751 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Industry |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96128 |
| Federal ID | ME96128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |