Duck Pond

Duck Pond· Oxford, Maine· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Duck Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME)
Dam Length30 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDME96177

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Dorothy Mayberry;Rita Charles

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Duck Pond?

Duck Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Duck Pond?

Duck Pond is owned by Dorothy Mayberry;Rita Charles (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Duck Pond?

Duck Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Duck Pond?

Duck Pond has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Duck Pond last inspected?

Duck Pond was last inspected on October 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.