Colcord Pond is a concrete dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1919. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 180 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 Colcord Pond
The primary purpose of Colcord Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Porter (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Porter.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 243 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,544 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century old.
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 06/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Nearest City | Porter |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 43.83452, -70.95576 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,544 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,544 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,329 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 243 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Porter |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00047 |
| Federal ID | ME00047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |