Cold Stream Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Cold Stream Pond in Penobscot, Maine, is a captivating fish and wildlife pond with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1890.


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Summary

This concrete dam, standing at 13 feet high and holding a storage capacity of 13,200 acre-feet, serves as a vital resource for the surrounding ecosystem. With a surface area of 3,628 acres and a drainage area of 1 square mile, the pond provides a habitat for various species of fish and wildlife.

Managed by the Maine State agency MEMA, Cold Stream Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and environmental sustainability. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a fair condition assessment reported in 2014. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife populations in the region, with a spillway width of 5 feet to manage water flow.

Surrounded by the beauty of Craig Brook, Cold Stream Pond offers enthusiasts of water resources and climate a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. With its tranquil waters and diverse wildlife, this pond symbolizes the delicate balance between conservation and development in Maine's picturesque landscape.

Year Completed

1890

Dam Length

19

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

Craig Brook

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

3628

Hydraulic Height

9

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

13200

Structural Height

13

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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. 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

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, 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.