King And Bartlett Lake dam
King And Bartlett Lake
King and Bartlett Lake, located in Somerset, Maine, serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation. The dam, completed in 1950, is primarily made of concrete and stands at a height of 7 feet with a length of 50 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 2264 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1328 acre-feet and a surface area of 538 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and the lack of a formal condition assessment, King and Bartlett Lake is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam's spillway width is 12 feet, and it is situated on the TR-Spencer Stream. There have been no reported modifications to the dam over the years, and emergency action plans and risk assessments are yet to be prepared for this structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, King and Bartlett Lake presents an interesting case study of a privately owned dam with diverse uses and potential risks. With its scenic location and importance in flood risk reduction, fish and wildlife conservation, and recreational activities, this dam serves as a vital resource in the region. Further monitoring and assessment of its condition and risk management measures could enhance its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around King And Bartlett Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Stream At Mouth | 365 cfs | → |
| Dead River Near Dead River | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At The Forks | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Austin Stream At Bingham | 115 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At Bingham | 6,390 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River At Blanchard | 186 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near King And Bartlett Lake.
Boat launches
- Arnold Trail 4026, Franklin County
- Canadian Road Stratton
- Beach Road Somerset County
- Attean Road Somerset County
- West Shore Road Caratunk
- Chemin De La Rivière-Bergeron Piopolis
Campgrounds
- Horns Pond Lean-Tos
- Avery Lean-To
- Safford Notch Campsite
- Cranberry Stream Campsite
- Bear Brook Permit Site
- Harrison’S Pierce Pond Camp
Paddle runs
- Kennebec Gorge
- The South Branch Headwater From Hilton Farm To Bridge At Upper End Of Canada Falls Lake; Also Penobscot Lake And Brook
- Canada Falls Lake To Pittston Farm
- Pittston Farm To Golden Road Bridge (Approx. 2 Miles Below Lobster Stream)
- Headwaters To Confluence With South Branch Penobscot River
- Headwaters To Mouth At West Branch Pleasant River
More reservoirs
Track King And Bartlett Lake 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 King And Bartlett Lake
Where does the data for King And Bartlett Lake 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 King And Bartlett Lake.