Meserve
Meserve is a dam located in Lincoln County, Maine, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Meserve
The primary purpose of Meserve 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 Jefferson (local government). It impounds the 0 near Jefferson.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, 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 07/09/2025.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Jefferson |
| Coordinates | 44.20743, -69.45197 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Jefferson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00791 |
| Federal ID | ME00791 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |