Beaver Pond dam
Beaver Pond
Beaver Pond, located in Franklin, Maine, is a privately owned dam constructed in 1935 with a primary purpose of recreation. This timber crib dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 220 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Kennebago River and is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not being rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016, Beaver Pond remains a significant water resource for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, the pond provides opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Its location within the New England District also adds to its importance as a natural habitat and a place for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Beaver Pond offers insights into the management and regulation of dams in Maine. With its historical significance as a timber crib dam dating back to the 1930s, Beaver Pond serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water infrastructure to ensure both safety and sustainability for future generations.
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 Beaver Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Stream At Mouth | 514 cfs | → |
| Dead River Near Dead River | 883 cfs | → |
| Diamond River Near Wentworth Location | 592 cfs | → |
| Connecticut R Below Indian Stream Nr Pittsburg | 616 cfs | → |
| Androscoggin River At Errol | 3,060 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At The Forks | 813 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Pond.
Boat launches
- Arnold Trail 4026, Franklin County
- Chemin De La Rivière-Bergeron Piopolis
- Canadian Road Stratton
- Park Road Rangeley
- Chemin De La Baie-Victoria Marston
- State Park Road Rangeley
Campgrounds
- Bear Brook Permit Site
- Camping Du Lac Danger
- Deer Mountain
- Deer Mountain Campground
- La Grande Ourse - Mont Megantic Provincial Park
- Rangeley Lake Campground
Track Beaver Pond 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 Beaver Pond
Where does the data for Beaver 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 Beaver Pond.