Pine Springs Lake dam
Pine Springs Lake
Pine Springs Lake, located in Shapleigh, Maine, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency. This Earth-type dam, completed in 1966, stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 520 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Pine Springs Lake is for recreation, offering visitors a serene setting for activities such as boating and fishing.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Pine Springs Lake is a safe and well-maintained water structure. Although last inspected in 2012, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not currently available. Despite this, the lake provides a valuable resource for the community and serves as a picturesque retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Pine Springs Lake's location along the Little Ossipee River, in York County, Maine, offers a tranquil escape for visitors seeking to connect with nature. With its modest surface area of 1 acre and normal storage capacity of 440 acre-feet, this hidden gem provides a beautiful backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the wonders of Maine's natural landscape.
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 Pine Springs Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saco River At Cornish | 7,160 cfs | → |
| Mousam River Near West Kennebunk | 225 cfs | → |
| Cocheco River Near Rochester | 97 cfs | → |
| Presumpscot River At Westbrook | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Isinglass R At Rochester Neck Rd | 53 cfs | → |
| Bearcamp River At South Tamworth | 164 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Springs Lake.
Boat launches
- Norton Ridge Road 99, Shapleigh
- West Shore Road 411, Acton
- Central Avenue Limerick
- Lovell Lake Road 3198, Acton
- Great East Lake Boat Launch
- Ivanhoe Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Goodwins Lodge
- Goodwins Lodge Cabin 6
- Green Tops Campground
- Wild Duck Campground & Rv Park
- Bayley's Camping Resort
- Ferry Beach Campground
Track Pine Springs Lake 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 Pine Springs Lake
Where does the data for Pine Springs Lake 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 Pine Springs Lake.