Page Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Page is a private recreational dam located in Oxford, Maine, along the West Branch Brook.


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Summary

Built in 1880, this concrete dam stands at 9 feet high and spans 116 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 700 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 466 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fish and wildlife habitat, as well as recreational activities such as boating and fishing.

Despite its age, Page Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. It is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2011. The dam features a spillway with a width of 8 feet, ensuring proper water flow management during high water events.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Page Dam offers a historical glimpse into Maine's water infrastructure and its importance in supporting recreational activities and wildlife conservation efforts. The dam's design and construction highlight the engineering expertise of the time, while its continued operation underscores the need for effective regulatory oversight and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.

Year Completed

1880

Dam Length

116

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

West Branch Brook

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

142

Hydraulic Height

5

Drainage Area

9

Nid Storage

700

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.