Indian Pond - East Dike dam
Indian Pond - East Dike
Indian Pond - East Dike, located in Somerset, Maine, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1955 for hydroelectric purposes along the Kennebec River. The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 600 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 78,000 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3,746 acres and a drainage area of 1,382 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Indian Pond - East Dike has a significant hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating. Despite lacking certain condition assessment data, the dam is subject to regular inspections and emergency action plans to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding area. While the dam does not have a spillway, its strategic location and design contribute to the efficient utilization of water resources for hydroelectric power generation.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in the region, Indian Pond - East Dike is a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of hydroelectric power, dam safety, and environmental management. The dam's historical significance, combined with its modern operational framework overseen by federal regulators, highlights the importance of sustainable water resource utilization in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing demands for renewable energy sources.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Indian Pond - East Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec River At The Forks | 696 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River At Blanchard | 158 cfs | → |
| Spencer Stream At Mouth | 325 cfs | → |
| Dead River Near Dead River | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Austin Stream At Bingham | 98 cfs | → |
| Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village | 113 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Pond - East Dike .
Boat launches
- Burnham Pond Road Maine
- State Route 6 Maine
- Jackman Road 1139, Rockwood
- West Shore Road Caratunk
- Kineo Dock Road Rockwood
- Attean Road Somerset County
Campgrounds
- Lily Bay State Park
- Harrison’S Pierce Pond Camp
- Beach Haven Campsite
- Casey's Spencer Bay Camps
- Jewett Cove
- Salmon Island
Paddle runs
- Kennebec Gorge
- Headwaters To Mouth At West Branch Pleasant River
- Canada Falls Lake To Pittston Farm
- Pittston Farm To Golden Road Bridge (Approx. 2 Miles Below Lobster Stream)
- Lobster Lake To Confluence With West Branch
- The South Branch Headwater From Hilton Farm To Bridge At Upper End Of Canada Falls Lake; Also Penobscot Lake And Brook
Track Indian Pond - East Dike in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Indian Pond - East Dike
Where does the data for Indian Pond - East Dike come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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