Watchic Pond is a concrete dam located in Cumberland County, Maine, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 110 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Watchic Pond
The primary purpose of Watchic Pond 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 Watchic Lake Association (private). It impounds the Watchic Pond Outlet near Standish.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 448 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,434 acre-feet. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Standish |
| River/Stream | Watchic Pond Outlet |
| Coordinates | 43.74667, -70.62667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,434 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,434 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,075 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 448 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Watchic Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00043 |
| Federal ID | ME00043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |