Folsom Pond
Key Takeaway
Folsom Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 68.3% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 502 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1960 |
| NID ID | ME00174 |
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
Lincoln Paper and Tissue, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Folsom Pond?
Folsom 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 Folsom Pond?
Folsom Pond is owned by Lincoln Paper and Tissue, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Folsom Pond built?
Folsom Pond was completed in 1918, making it 108 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 Folsom Pond?
Folsom Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Folsom Pond?
Folsom Pond has a dam height of 18 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 Folsom Pond last inspected?
Folsom Pond was last inspected on November 21, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.