Allen Pond
Key Takeaway
Allen Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 915 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 183 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | ME96110 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Allen Pond Improvement Assn.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Allen Pond?
Allen 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 Allen Pond?
Allen Pond is owned by Allen Pond Improvement Assn. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Allen Pond built?
Allen Pond was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Allen Pond?
Allen Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Allen Pond?
Allen 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 Allen Pond last inspected?
Allen Pond was last inspected on September 9, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.