Mccrum's Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Smith Farm Youngs Lake
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Mccrum's Pond in Westfield Blaine, Maine, is a privately owned reservoir with a primary purpose of irrigation, while also serving as a recreational area.
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Summary
The earth dam, completed in 1994, stands at 22 feet in height and spans 400 feet in length, providing storage for up to 100 acre-feet of water. Rideout Brook serves as the primary water source for the pond, with a drainage area of 1.05 square miles.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment in 2016, the dam at Mccrum's Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). Its location in Aroostook County, Maine, under the jurisdiction of the state, highlights the importance of proper management and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates may find interest in the challenges and opportunities presented by the management of this essential infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
Rideout Brook |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
1.05 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Mccrum's Pond