Middle Magurrewock Dam dam
Middle Magurrewock Dam
Middle Magurrewock Dam, located in Washington County, Maine, is a federal-owned structure managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Engineering. This earth dam was completed in 1944 and stands at a height of 15 feet, with a length of 1500 feet, creating a fish and wildlife pond on East Branch Creek. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition.
With a normal storage capacity of 1687 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 2368 acre-feet, Middle Magurrewock Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam also serves as a controlled spillway with a width of 25 feet, capable of discharging up to 2862 cubic feet of water per second. Despite its age, the dam continues to be regulated, inspected, and maintained by the Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Middle Magurrewock Dam's strategic location and purpose make it a vital component in the conservation and management of water resources for fish and wildlife habitats in the region. As climate change continues to impact the availability and quality of water, the dam's role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and providing flood control becomes increasingly significant. The dedication of the Fish and Wildlife Service to the operation and management of this structure underscores its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable water resource management.
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 Middle Magurrewock Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix River At Baring | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Dennys River At Dennysville | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Grand Lake Stream At Grand Lake Stream | 321 cfs | → |
| Old Stream Near Wesley | 38 cfs | → |
| St. Croix River At Vanceboro | 270 cfs | → |
| Libby Brook Near Northfield | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Middle Magurrewock Dam.
Track Middle Magurrewock Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Middle Magurrewock Dam
Where does the data for Middle Magurrewock Dam 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 Middle Magurrewock Dam.