Allen Pond dam
Allen Pond
Allen Pond in Greene, Maine, is a private water resource managed for flood risk reduction with a primary dam type of concrete. Built in 1850, this structure stands at 7 feet tall and spans 140 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 915 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 183 acres and serves various purposes including fire protection, fish and wildlife habitat, hydroelectric power generation, and recreation.
Owned by a private entity, Allen Pond is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the pond presents minimal risk to the surrounding community. Despite its age, Allen Pond continues to play a vital role in managing water resources in the region and providing multiple benefits to the local ecosystem and residents. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Allen Pond stands as a testament to the importance of sound infrastructure and responsible water management practices.
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 Allen Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nezinscot River At Turner Center | 43 cfs | → |
| Androscoggin River Near Auburn | 8,740 cfs | → |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream At Gardiner | 756 cfs | → |
| Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris | 149 cfs | → |
| Sheepscot River At North Whitefield | 329 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At North Sidney | 10,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Allen Pond.
Boat launches
- Gulf Island Pond Public Boat Ramp
- Howes Corner Road Leeds
- Turner Road Auburn
- Lake Street Sabattus
- Main Street 620, Wayne
- Cobbosseeconte Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Community Room
- Dunn's Campground
- Seeds Of Peace Camp
- Laurel South
- Hoop Basketball Camp
- Farmington Conference Center
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Track Allen Pond 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 Allen Pond
Where does the data for Allen Pond 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 Allen Pond.