Upper Magurrewock Dike is an earth dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 1,650 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Upper Magurrewock Dike
The primary purpose of Upper Magurrewock Dike 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 USFWS (federal). It impounds the Magurrewock Dike.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Magurrewock Dike |
| Coordinates | 45.14104, -67.27532 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00615 |
| Federal ID | ME00615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |