Peabody Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Peabody Pond in Sebago, Maine, is a privately-owned body of water that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1800

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

Northwest River

Surface Area

200

Hydraulic Height

8

Nid Storage

2590

Structural Height

8

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

8
       
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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.