Stanley Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Stanley Pond, located in Oxford, Maine, is a picturesque water resource regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency.


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Summary

This concrete dam, completed in 1929, stands at a height of 9 feet and has a hydraulic height of 6 feet. With a storage capacity of 702 acre-feet and a surface area of 137 acres, Stanley Pond offers a serene environment for recreational activities and serves a variety of purposes beyond flood control.

The dam, built on Ridlon Brook, has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition. Despite lacking a recent assessment, Stanley Pond remains a vital part of the local landscape, providing not only water storage but also a setting for outdoor enjoyment. With its historical significance and continued use for recreation, Stanley Pond serves as a valuable asset in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike to appreciate its beauty and functionality.

As a locally owned structure, Stanley Pond exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for ongoing monitoring and inspection to ensure its safety and longevity. With its rich history and scenic surroundings, Stanley Pond is a prime example of the intersection between water resources, climate considerations, and community engagement in maintaining and preserving essential infrastructure for future generations to enjoy.

Year Completed

1929

Dam Length

270

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

Ridlon Brook

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

137

Hydraulic Height

6

Drainage Area

4.2

Nid Storage

702

Structural Height

9

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

9
       
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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.