Clay's Pond
Key Takeaway
Clay's Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 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 | Timber Crib |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | ME96196 |
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
IFW/State of Maine
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clay's Pond?
Clay's 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 Clay's Pond?
Clay's Pond is owned by IFW/State of Maine (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clay's Pond built?
Clay's Pond was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Clay's Pond?
Clay's Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clay's Pond?
Clay's 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.
When was Clay's Pond last inspected?
Clay's Pond was last inspected on November 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.