King and Bartlett Lake

TR-Spencer Stream· Somerset, Maine· Built 1950· Concrete· 7 ft tall

Key Takeaway

King and Bartlett Lake is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME)
Dam Length50 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage2.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Surface Area538 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
Year Modified1955
NID IDME00441

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Wild Brook Timber LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of King and Bartlett Lake?

King and Bartlett Lake 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 King and Bartlett Lake?

King and Bartlett Lake is owned by Wild Brook Timber LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was King and Bartlett Lake built?

King and Bartlett Lake was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of King and Bartlett Lake?

King and Bartlett Lake serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is King and Bartlett Lake?

King and Bartlett Lake 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.

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.