Pingree Pond dam
Pingree Pond
Pingree Pond, located in Piscataquis County, Maine, is a private water resource managed for hydroelectric power generation, fish and wildlife conservation, and recreational activities. The dam, completed in 1900, is primarily made of concrete and spans 105 feet in length with a height of 16 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26 acres, serving as a habitat for various aquatic species and a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Owned and regulated by private entities, Pingree Pond is under the jurisdiction of the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for permitting, inspection, and enforcement purposes. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a spillway width of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet, the structure is designed to manage water flow effectively while ensuring safety and environmental sustainability.
Despite its historical significance and functional purpose for hydroelectricity, Pingree Pond's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps have not been fully developed or updated. As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events become more frequent, proper maintenance and monitoring of this valuable water infrastructure are essential for the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of the ecosystem.
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 Pingree Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village | 128 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft | 386 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River At Blanchard | 183 cfs | → |
| Austin Stream At Bingham | 112 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At Bingham | 6,390 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At The Forks | 1,890 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pingree Pond.
Boat launches
- Vaughn Road 360, Dover-Foxcroft
- Boat Landing Road 20, Piscataquis County
- West Shore Road Caratunk
- State Route 6 Maine
- Canaan Road 99, Fairfield
Campgrounds
Track Pingree 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 Pingree Pond
Where does the data for Pingree 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 Pingree Pond.