Appalachee Pond
Key Takeaway
Appalachee Pond is classified as high hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 59.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00455 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Appalachee Village Assoc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Appalachee Pond?
Appalachee Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Appalachee Pond?
Appalachee Pond is owned by Appalachee Village Assoc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Appalachee Pond built?
Appalachee Pond was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Appalachee Pond?
Appalachee Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Appalachee Pond?
Appalachee Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Appalachee Pond last inspected?
Appalachee Pond was last inspected on April 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.