Bryant Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Bryant Pond, located in Aroostook County, Maine, is a significant water resource managed by the local government and the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1964, stands at a height of 45 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction. The dam has a storage capacity of 2753 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 450 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 14 acres and draining a 6-square-mile watershed.

The dam on Bryant Pond, spanning 320 feet in length with a hydraulic height of 40 feet, is regulated by MEMA and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in May 2019. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently deemed to be in fair condition. The surrounding Libby Brook and its associated recreational opportunities make Bryant Pond a vital water resource for the community, highlighting the importance of its maintenance and management in the face of climate change challenges.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

320

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

Libby Brook

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

40

Drainage Area

6

Nid Storage

2753

Structural Height

45

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

45
       
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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.