Pokey Reservoir Report
Nearby: Barrows Lake Pleasant Lake
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Pokey, a privately owned dam located in Crawford, Maine, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the East Machias River.
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Summary
Built in 1943, this Timber Crib dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 105 feet, providing storage of up to 22,157 acre-feet of water for the area. Despite its low hazard potential, Pokey is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
With a spillway width of 60 feet, Pokey has the capacity to manage excess water flow during periods of high precipitation, reducing the risk of flooding downstream. The dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in 2002, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its flood risk reduction functionality. Pokey's location in Washington County, Maine, under the watchful eye of MEMA, showcases the collaborative efforts between private owners and state agencies to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential climate-related risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1943 |
Dam Length |
105 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
East Machias River |
Primary Dam Type |
Timber Crib |
Surface Area |
4268 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
22157 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Old Stream Near Wesley
|
27cfs |
Grand Lake Stream At Grand Lake Stream
|
113cfs |
St. Croix River At Baring
|
1240cfs |
Libby Brook Near Northfield
|
9cfs |
Dennys River At Dennysville
|
1010cfs |
East Br Bear Brook Near Beddington
|
0cfs |
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.
Pokey