Bell Marsh Dike Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bell Marsh Folly Pond South
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Bell Marsh Dike, located in York, Maine, stands as a crucial water resource infrastructure designed primarily for water supply purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam, completed in 1988, boasts a height of 18 feet and a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 768 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the Bell Marsh Reservoir and is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency, ensuring its proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement procedures are upheld.
With an inspection frequency of 6 years and a hazard potential deemed significant, Bell Marsh Dike's condition is assessed as satisfactory as of November 2017. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in March 2021, indicating a commitment to preparedness and safety measures. While the dam does not fall under the purview of the US Army Corps of Engineers, its critical role in water supply and risk management underscores the importance of its maintenance and upkeep for the surrounding community and environment. Bell Marsh Dike stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
Bell Marsh Reservoir |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
768 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Bell Marsh Dike
Dover Eliot Road South Berwick