Folly Pond South
Key Takeaway
Folly Pond South is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 86.9% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 768 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00192 |
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
Kittery Water District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Folly Pond South?
Folly Pond South 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 Folly Pond South?
Folly Pond South is owned by Kittery Water District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Folly Pond South built?
Folly Pond South was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Folly Pond South?
Folly Pond South serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Folly Pond South?
Folly Pond South has a dam height of 28 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 Folly Pond South last inspected?
Folly Pond South was last inspected on August 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.