Cherryfield Reservoir Report
Nearby: Popple Hill Pond Barbless Pond
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Cherryfield, located in Washington County, Maine, is home to a Timber Crib dam along the Narraguagus River, completed in 1965 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
With a height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet, the dam provides a critical function in protecting the local area from potential flooding events. The dam has a storage capacity of 59,940 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 232 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the Cherryfield dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2019. The dam spans 500 feet in length and has a spillway width of 135 feet. The regulatory oversight for this structure falls under the jurisdiction of the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), ensuring that the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced for safety compliance. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cherryfield offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience in the face of natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
Narraguagus |
Primary Dam Type |
Timber Crib |
Surface Area |
900 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
232 |
Nid Storage |
59940 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Cherryfield