Boyd Lake dam
Boyd Lake
Boyd Lake, located in Piscataquis, Maine, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). This dam structure on Dead Stream serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other," with a storage capacity of 6,705 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,100 acres. The dam has a hydraulic height of 3 feet and an overall structural height of 8 feet, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated.
Despite its relatively small size, Boyd Lake plays a crucial role in the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. The dam's inspection frequency is set at 12 months, with the last inspection conducted in March 2019. While the emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are currently unspecified, Boyd Lake's presence and management reflect a commitment to ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the area. As an integral part of the New England District, this dam contributes to the overall water infrastructure and environmental conservation efforts in Congressional District 02, Maine.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate adaptation will find Boyd Lake to be a fascinating case study in private dam ownership and state regulation. With its unique location on Dead Stream and its role in flood control and water storage, this dam exemplifies the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and emergency preparedness. As efforts continue to monitor and manage Boyd Lake for long-term sustainability, it stands as a testament to the importance of balancing water resource development with effective risk management strategies in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Boyd Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataquis River At Medford | 3,300 cfs | → |
| Penobscot River At West Enfield | 18,200 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft | 706 cfs | → |
| Kenduskeag Stream Near Bangor | 381 cfs | → |
| Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village | 219 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River At Blanchard | 322 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boyd Lake.
Boat launches
- Vaughn Road 360, Dover-Foxcroft
- Greenbush
- West Broadway 735, Lincoln
- Fourth Street 22, Old Town
- Lake Street Lincoln
- Aldrich Point Road Lincoln
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Mouth At West Branch Pleasant River
- Ambajejus Falls To The End Of North And South Twin Lakes
- Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157
- Headwaters To Confluence With West Branch Penobscot River
- Kennebec Gorge
- Headwaters To Confluence With Penobscot River, East Branch
More reservoirs
Track Boyd Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Boyd Lake
Where does the data for Boyd 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 Boyd Lake.