Forest Pond dam
Forest Pond
Forest Pond in Knox, Maine, is a privately owned concrete gravity dam completed in 1920, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at 15 feet tall, with a hydraulic height of 8 feet, and a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 9 acres and has a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Located on the TR-DELAND COVE river or stream, Forest Pond offers a tranquil oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. The dam, under the jurisdiction of the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), undergoes regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its age, Forest Pond continues to serve as a valuable water resource for the local community, providing both environmental benefits and recreational opportunities.
With its historical significance and scenic beauty, Forest Pond is a vital part of the natural landscape in Maine's Knox County. As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, the preservation and maintenance of dams like Forest Pond are crucial for maintaining water quality, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities for future generations. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, exploring and understanding the importance of dams like Forest Pond can deepen our appreciation for the intersection of nature, infrastructure, and sustainability.
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 Forest Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sheepscot River At North Whitefield | 434 cfs | → |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream At Gardiner | 845 cfs | → |
| Ducktrap River Near Lincolnville | 45 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At North Sidney | 15,100 cfs | → |
| Androscoggin River Near Auburn | 17,300 cfs | → |
| Nezinscot River At Turner Center | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Forest Pond.
Boat launches
- Public Landing 15, Thomaston
- Town Landing Road 13, Bristol
- Pitchpole Trail Camden
- Megunticook Lake
- Turnpike Drive Camden
- North End Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Tops'l Farm
- Mic Mac Ln, Llc
- Chewonki Campground
- Camden Hills State Park
- Sagadahoc Bay Campground
- Lake St. George State Park
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Track Forest Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Forest Pond
Where does the data for Forest Pond 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 Forest Pond.