Moose Pond Storage dam
Moose Pond Storage
Moose Pond Storage, located in Oxford, Maine, is a rockfill dam completed in 1917 with a primary purpose of water supply. The dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 13,347 acre-feet, making it a significant resource for the region. With a normal storage capacity of 8,967 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,690 acres, Moose Pond Storage plays a crucial role in providing water for various uses including fire protection, stock watering, and supporting fish and wildlife in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Moose Pond Storage is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2015. With a spillway width of 42 feet and a drainage area of 26 square miles, the dam is equipped to handle potential high discharges and protect downstream areas from flooding.
As a key component of the water supply infrastructure in the region, Moose Pond Storage serves as a vital resource for both human and ecological needs. With its strategic location along Moose Pond Brook and its significant storage capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water availability for various purposes while also ensuring the safety of surrounding communities through regular inspections and maintenance protocols.
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 Moose Pond Storage -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saco River At Cornish | 7,900 cfs | → |
| Saco River Near Conway | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Bearcamp River At South Tamworth | 198 cfs | → |
| Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris | 149 cfs | → |
| Wild River At Gilead | 194 cfs | → |
| Presumpscot River At Westbrook | -999,999 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moose Pond Storage.
Boat launches
- Denmark Road 99, Denmark
- Wabunaki Road 10, Denmark
- Peabody Pond Public Boat Launch
- Power House Road, Bridgton
- Tripptown Road 28, Hiram
- Norway Road Harrison
Campgrounds
- Office/Recreation Hall
- Salmon Point City Campground
- Fiddlehead Campground B9
- Fiddlehead Campground Showers
- Fiddlehead Campground Checkin And Camp Store
- Goodwins Lodge Cabin 6
Track Moose Pond Storage 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 Moose Pond Storage
Where does the data for Moose Pond Storage 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 Significant 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 Moose Pond Storage.