North Pond
North Pond is a concrete dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1905. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About North Pond
The primary purpose of North Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Buckfield Village Corp. (water District) (public utility). It impounds the North Pond near Buckfield.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 164 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,570 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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 08/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Nearest City | Buckfield |
| River/Stream | North Pond |
| Coordinates | 44.32083, -70.39472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 164 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Buckfield Village Corp. (Water District) |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00235 |
| Federal ID | ME00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |