Beech Hill Pond

Beech Hill Pond· Hancock, Maine· Concrete· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Beech Hill Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME)
Dam Length174 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage2.7K acre-ft
Surface Area1,351 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Modified1915
NID IDME96001

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: April 21, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Otis

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beech Hill Pond?

Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill Pond?

Beech Hill Pond is owned by Otis (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Beech Hill Pond?

Beech Hill Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Beech Hill Pond?

Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill Pond last inspected?

Beech Hill Pond was last inspected on April 21, 2011. 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.