Mic-Mac dam
Mic-Mac
Mic-Mac is a privately owned dam located in Washington, Maine, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam is classified as an earth dam, with a height of 13 feet and a hydraulic height of 11 feet. It has a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2011.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, serves various purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, irrigation, and recreation. It is situated in the New England District and is not associated with the US Army Corps of Engineers. The surrounding area is represented by Jared F. Golden in Congress. Mic-Mac does not currently have emergency action plans or risk assessments prepared, but it meets state permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring its safe operation for recreational activities.
Overall, Mic-Mac is a vital water resource in Maine that provides opportunities for recreation while also fulfilling other purposes such as wildlife conservation and irrigation. Its regulated status and regular inspections demonstrate a commitment to ensuring the safety and functionality of the dam, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mic-Mac serves as an example of responsible dam ownership and operation in a changing climate.
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 Mic-Mac -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Narraguagus River At Cherryfield | 338 cfs | → |
| Libby Brook Near Northfield | 8 cfs | → |
| East Br Bear Brook Near Beddington | 0 cfs | → |
| West Br Bear Brook Near Beddington | 1 cfs | → |
| Old Stream Near Wesley | 38 cfs | → |
| Grand Lake Stream At Grand Lake Stream | 321 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mic-Mac.
Boat launches
- Mountain View Lane 2, Beddington
- Unnamed 9 Road Washington County
- Pinkham Bay Bridge Road 71, Steuben
- Back Shore Road 139, Steuben
- Schoppee Point Road 298, Roque Bluffs
- Eagle Lake Carriage Road Bar Harbor
Track Mic-Mac 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 Mic-Mac
Where does the data for Mic-Mac 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 Mic-Mac.