Fish Pond
Key Takeaway
Fish Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1874 and is 152 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1978 |
| NID ID | ME00256 |
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
Bruce Melanson;Leslie Robinson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fish Pond?
Fish 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 Fish Pond?
Fish Pond is owned by Bruce Melanson;Leslie Robinson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fish Pond built?
Fish Pond was completed in 1874, making it 152 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 Fish Pond?
Fish Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fish Pond?
Fish Pond has a dam height of 9 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 Fish Pond last inspected?
Fish Pond was last inspected on May 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.