Beaver Dam Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Beaver Dam Pond in York, Maine, is a picturesque water resource managed by a private owner for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The concrete dam, completed in 1900, stands at 12 feet high and spans 75 feet in length, creating a serene reservoir with a storage capacity of 273 acre-feet. Situated on Beaver Dam Brook, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking relaxation and enjoyment in a natural setting.

With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated, Beaver Dam Pond provides a safe and serene environment for visitors to enjoy various recreational activities. The dam's spillway, with a width of 50 feet, and its overall design ensure that the pond can manage water flow efficiently. Despite being privately owned, the state of Maine regulates and inspects the dam regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.

Visitors to Beaver Dam Pond can appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape, engage in recreational pursuits, and relax in a tranquil setting. As an essential part of the local ecosystem and a source of enjoyment for the community, this historic dam continues to provide a valuable resource for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the natural world around them.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

75

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

Beaver Dam Brook

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

8

Drainage Area

2.4

Nid Storage

273

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

12
       
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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. 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

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, 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.