Dwinal Pond
Key Takeaway
Dwinal Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | ME96026 |
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
Dwinal Pond 4 Seasons Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dwinal Pond?
Dwinal 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 Dwinal Pond?
Dwinal Pond is owned by Dwinal Pond 4 Seasons Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dwinal Pond built?
Dwinal Pond was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Dwinal Pond?
Dwinal Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dwinal Pond?
Dwinal Pond has a dam height of 10 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.