Maskells Mill Pond Dam

About Maskells Mill Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Maskells Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Division Of Fish & Wildlife (state). It impounds the Upper Branch Stowe Creek.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 12/06/2023.

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