Peabody Pond dam
Peabody Pond
Peabody Pond in Sebago, Maine, is a privately-owned body of water that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam, completed in 1800, stands at a height of 8 feet and spans 250 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2590 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 1730 acre-feet and a surface area of 200 acres, Peabody Pond provides essential habitat for various fish and wildlife species in the region.
Managed by the Maine Emergency Management Agency, Peabody Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in June 2015, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 12 months. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, Peabody Pond remains a vital resource for both the environment and the community, offering recreational opportunities and supporting biodiversity in the area.
Located along the Northwest River in Cumberland County, Maine, Peabody Pond is situated in a picturesque setting and plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. With its historical significance dating back to the 19th century, the dam at Peabody Pond continues to provide valuable support for fish and wildlife populations, making it a significant water resource for both conservationists and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and protect for future generations.
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 Peabody Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saco River At Cornish | 7,900 cfs | → |
| Saco River Near Conway | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Presumpscot River At Westbrook | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Androscoggin River Near Auburn | 8,740 cfs | → |
| Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris | 149 cfs | → |
| Bearcamp River At South Tamworth | 198 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peabody Pond.
Boat launches
- Peabody Pond Public Boat Launch
- Wabunaki Road 10, Denmark
- Denmark Road 99, Denmark
- Power House Road, Bridgton
- Hinds Road Raymond
- Tripptown Road 28, Hiram
Campgrounds
- Goodwins Lodge Cabin 6
- Goodwins Lodge
- Office/Recreation Hall
- Salmon Point City Campground
- Migis Lodge
- Hoop Basketball Camp
Track Peabody Pond 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 Peabody Pond
Where does the data for Peabody Pond 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 Low 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Peabody Pond.