Mill Pond, located in Oxford, Maine, is a concrete dam structure completed in 1850 with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Managed by the local government, this dam on the Kezar River has a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 240 acre-feet. The surface area of the pond is approximately 50 acres, with a drainage area of 32 square miles.
Although Mill Pond has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment, it is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam also has a spillway width of 53 feet to manage water flow during times of high discharge. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, the last inspection was conducted in 2013, with a scheduled frequency of every 12 months. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mill Pond offers a historic and well-maintained structure that serves important purposes for both fire protection and wildlife conservation in the region.
Year Completed |
1850 |
Dam Length |
248 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
Kezar |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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