Mulligan Bog

Mulligan Stream· Somerset, Maine· Built 1960· Concrete· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Mulligan Bog is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 45.1% in ME)
Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area270 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDME00520

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: March 18, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

IFW/State of Maine

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mulligan Bog?

Mulligan Bog 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 Mulligan Bog?

Mulligan Bog is owned by IFW/State of Maine (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mulligan Bog built?

Mulligan Bog was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Mulligan Bog?

Mulligan Bog serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mulligan Bog?

Mulligan Bog has a dam height of 14 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 Mulligan Bog last inspected?

Mulligan Bog was last inspected on March 18, 2019. 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.