Coleman Pond
Key Takeaway
Coleman Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 563 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 223 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00442 |
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
Nancy Wight Bakker
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coleman Pond?
Coleman 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 Coleman Pond?
Coleman Pond is owned by Nancy Wight Bakker (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coleman Pond built?
Coleman 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 Coleman Pond?
Coleman Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coleman Pond?
Coleman 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.