Foster's Pond
Key Takeaway
Foster's Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 4.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 86 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 603 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME96174 |
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
Estate of William Spicer?
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foster's Pond?
Foster's 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 Foster's Pond?
Foster's Pond is owned by Estate of William Spicer? (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foster's Pond built?
Foster's Pond was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Foster's Pond?
Foster's 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 Foster's Pond?
Foster's Pond has a dam height of 8 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 Foster's Pond last inspected?
Foster's Pond was last inspected on June 4, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.