Pond Farm dam
Pond Farm
Pond Farm, also known as Old Farm Pond Water Control, is a state-owned water resource in Penobscot, Maine. This recreational area was completed in 1920 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock ponds, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation. The primary dam type is concrete, with a height of 40 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 704 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 528 acre-feet and a surface area of 409 acres.
Managed by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Pond Farm is regulated and inspected by the state. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of December 2011, the dam provides a safe environment for visitors to enjoy various recreational activities. Although the exact location and associated structures are not specified, the reservoir is situated along the Tr-Sebois Stream and falls under the jurisdiction of Congressional District 02 in Maine. With its historical significance and importance for water management, Pond Farm remains a valuable asset for both locals and visitors alike.
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 Pond Farm -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot River At West Enfield | 18,200 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River At Medford | 3,300 cfs | → |
| Mattawamkeag River Near Mattawamkeag | 4,060 cfs | → |
| East Branch Penobscot River At Grindstone | 3,320 cfs | → |
| Kenduskeag Stream Near Bangor | 381 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft | 706 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pond Farm.
Boat launches
- West Broadway 735, Lincoln
- Lake Street Lincoln
- Aldrich Point Road Lincoln
- Folsom Pond Road 500, Lincoln
- Greenbush
- Dickey Moore Road 170, Medway
Campgrounds
- Katahdin Shadows Campground
- Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park
- Peaks - Kenny State Park
- Remote Site 5k
- Remote Site 5j
- Remote Site 4i
Paddle runs
- Ambajejus Falls To The End Of North And South Twin Lakes
- Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157
- Headwaters To Mouth At West Branch Pleasant River
- Headwaters To Confluence With West Branch Penobscot River
- Headwaters To Confluence With Penobscot River, East Branch
- Bowlin Camps To Hay Brook
More reservoirs
Track Pond Farm 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 Pond Farm
Where does the data for Pond Farm 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 Pond Farm.