Mercer Bog
Mercer Bog is a concrete dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mercer Bog
The primary purpose of Mercer Bog is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ifw/state Of Maine (state). It impounds the Bog Stream.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 132 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 317 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 951 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 06/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Bog Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.67772, -69.93739 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 132 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 951 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 951 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 951 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 317 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IFW/State of Maine |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00729 |
| Federal ID | ME00729 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |