Kingsbury Reservoir Report
Nearby: Trout Pond Pingree Pond
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Kingsbury is a local government-owned dam located in Piscataquis, Maine, along the Kingsbury Stream.
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Summary
Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 3,584 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 2,688 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a fair condition assessment as of September 2016, Kingsbury poses a low hazard potential and undergoes inspections every 12 months to maintain its structural integrity. The dam has a spillway width of 12 feet and a surface area of 390 acres, serving a drainage area of 20 square miles. While no associated structures are listed, Kingsbury's design includes concrete, earth, gravity, and stone elements, showcasing a diverse construction approach to manage water resources effectively in the region.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate Kingsbury as a vital infrastructure in Maine, offering recreational opportunities while maintaining a safe and regulated water storage facility. The dam's low risk profile, combined with its strategic location along the Kingsbury Stream, demonstrates a thoughtful approach to managing water flow and storage in the area. As climate change impacts water resources, dams like Kingsbury play a crucial role in ensuring water security and flood control measures are in place to protect communities and ecosystems downstream.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
Kingsbury Stream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
390 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
3584 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village
|
60cfs |
Piscataquis River At Blanchard
|
67cfs |
Austin Stream At Bingham
|
55cfs |
Kennebec River At Bingham
|
2680cfs |
Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft
|
341cfs |
Kennebec River At The Forks
|
660cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Kingsbury