Carlton Pond Dam dam
Carlton Pond Dam
Carlton Pond Dam in Maine, owned by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, serves as a vital structure for managing water resources in the area. Completed in 1972, the dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 140 feet in length, with a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife pond activities. It also plays a role in flood risk reduction and recreation, highlighting its multi-functional importance in the region.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2014, Carlton Pond Dam remains a crucial asset for the community. The dam has a controlled spillway type with a width of 80 feet, allowing for effective management of water discharge during peak periods. Despite its age, the dam has undergone modifications in 1972 and 1997 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities, ensuring its continued reliability for water resource and climate enthusiasts who visit the area.
Located in Waldo, Maine, Carlton Pond Dam is a key feature along Carlton Stream, offering not only water management benefits but also recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. As a federally owned and regulated structure, it reflects the commitment of the US Fish and Wildlife Service to sustainable water resource management and environmental stewardship. Given its very high risk assessment rating, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to safeguard the dam's integrity and ensure its long-term effectiveness in protecting the surrounding ecosystem and communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Carlton Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kenduskeag Stream Near Bangor | 179 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At North Sidney | 10,100 cfs | → |
| Ducktrap River Near Lincolnville | 28 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Mercer | 1,130 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft | 352 cfs | → |
| Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village | 113 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carlton Pond Dam.
Track Carlton Pond Dam 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 Carlton Pond Dam
Where does the data for Carlton Pond Dam 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 Carlton Pond Dam.