Higgins Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cambridge Pond Trout Pond
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Higgins, a concrete dam located in Somerset, Maine, was completed in 1911 and serves multiple important purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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It also contributes to flood risk reduction and recreation in the area. The dam has a height of 18 feet and a length of 160 feet, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Higgins Stream is the river or stream that the dam controls, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Higgins dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The last inspection in June 2020 revealed that the dam meets safety standards, with an inspection frequency of 12 months. Despite its age, Higgins dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for the community's safety and well-being.
Year Completed |
1911 |
Dam Length |
160 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
Higgins Stream |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Higgins