Cambolasse Pond

Cambolasse Stream· Penobscot, Maine· Built 1950· Concrete· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Other Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Cambolasse Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 32.9% in ME)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area211 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDME00322

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Haskell Lumber Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cambolasse Pond?

Cambolasse 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 Cambolasse Pond?

Cambolasse Pond is owned by Haskell Lumber Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cambolasse Pond built?

Cambolasse Pond was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Cambolasse Pond?

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

How tall is Cambolasse Pond?

Cambolasse Pond has a dam height of 12 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.

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.