East Pond
Key Takeaway
East Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1849 and is 177 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 86 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,920 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1849 (177 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1949 |
| NID ID | ME00730 |
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
East Pond Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of East Pond?
East 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 East Pond?
East Pond is owned by East Pond Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Pond built?
East Pond was completed in 1849, making it 177 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 East Pond?
East Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is East Pond?
East 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.
When was East Pond last inspected?
East Pond was last inspected on April 24, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.