Cambolasse Pond
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 Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 211 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00322 |
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
Haskell Lumber Inc.
Private
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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.