Sokokis Lake North Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ledgemere Symmes Pond
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Sokokis Lake North, located in York, Maine, is a concrete dam completed in 1901 for flood risk reduction purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 15 feet and a length of 250 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1152 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 768 acre-feet. The lake covers an area of 192 acres and is regulated by the State of Maine, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam on Sokokis Lake North is associated with the Brown Brook and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife habitat, flood risk reduction, and recreation. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential and is in a condition that has not been rated since an assessment in 2012. The surrounding area is supported by a local government as the primary owner, with State jurisdiction and regulatory agency oversight to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
This historical dam structure, nestled in the picturesque landscape of York, Maine, not only serves as a vital flood risk reduction measure but also provides a serene setting for recreational activities and wildlife conservation. With its strategic location and comprehensive state regulation, Sokokis Lake North stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our natural environment.
Year Completed |
1901 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Brown Brook |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
192 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
1152 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Saco River At Cornish
|
1020cfs |
Mousam River Near West Kennebunk
|
44cfs |
Presumpscot River At Westbrook
|
-999999cfs |
Saco River Near Conway
|
315cfs |
Bearcamp River At South Tamworth
|
152cfs |
Cocheco River Near Rochester
|
24cfs |
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.
Sokokis Lake North
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