Flying Pond
Key Takeaway
Flying Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 445 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1975 |
| NID ID | ME00299 |
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
Flying Pond Improvement Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flying Pond?
Flying 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 Flying Pond?
Flying Pond is owned by Flying Pond Improvement Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flying Pond built?
Flying Pond was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Flying Pond?
Flying 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 Flying Pond?
Flying 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.
When was Flying Pond last inspected?
Flying Pond was last inspected on August 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.