Middle Magurrewock Dam
Middle Magurrewock Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Middle Magurrewock Dam
The primary purpose of Middle Magurrewock Dam 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the East Branch Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 275 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,368 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | East Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.15156, -67.28527 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,368 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,368 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,687 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,862 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00616 |
| Federal ID | ME00616 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |