Meadow Cove Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Meadow Cove is a privately owned recreational dam located in Lincoln, Maine.


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Summary

Completed in 2005, this stone dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 300 feet in length, providing a surface area of 230 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite its picturesque setting along a stream in New England District, Meadow Cove has been assessed as being in poor condition with a significant hazard potential.

Managed by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Meadow Cove is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's condition was last assessed in October 2019, with inspections occurring every six years. Although the primary purpose of this structure is for recreation, its poor condition and significant hazard potential highlight the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the conservation of water resources in the area.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Meadow Cove serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between human enjoyment of natural landscapes and the need for responsible management of water infrastructure. With its location in a scenic area of Maine and its potential impact on the surrounding environment, Meadow Cove presents both challenges and opportunities for sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Year Completed

2005

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

Stream

Primary Dam Type

Stone

Surface Area

230

Drainage Area

0.45

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

15
       
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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.