Barker Pond
Key Takeaway
Barker Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 4.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 575 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 206 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | ME00545 |
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
Barker Pond Dam Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barker Pond?
Barker 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 Barker Pond?
Barker Pond is owned by Barker Pond Dam Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barker Pond built?
Barker Pond was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Barker Pond?
Barker Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barker Pond?
Barker Pond has a dam height of 8 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.