Little Moose Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wilson Stream Wilson Pond
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Little Moose is a charming recreational dam located in the heart of Maine, specifically in the city of Little Moose in Piscataquis County.
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Summary
Built in 1987, this earth dam on Wiggins Brook stands at 8 feet tall and stretches 2310 feet in length, creating a serene fish and wildlife pond with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a beautiful setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature and wildlife in the area.
Managed by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Little Moose is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in June 2015. With a spillway width of 6 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, Little Moose offers a peaceful retreat for visitors while also serving important ecological functions in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Little Moose represents a harmonious blend of human-made infrastructure and natural beauty, providing a vital habitat for fish and wildlife in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Little Moose play a crucial role in managing water flow and supporting ecosystem health. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities, Little Moose stands as a shining example of responsible water resource management in Maine's diverse landscape.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
2310 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
Wiggins Brook |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
65 |
Hydraulic Height |
5 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Piscataquis River At Blanchard
|
67cfs |
Kennebec River At The Forks
|
660cfs |
Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village
|
60cfs |
Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft
|
341cfs |
Austin Stream At Bingham
|
55cfs |
Kennebec River At Bingham
|
1990cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
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