Great Pond

Belgrage Stream· Kennebec, Maine· Built 1900· Concrete· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Great Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 45.1% in ME)
Dam Length66 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage43.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage32.9K acre-ft
Surface Area8,239 acres
Drainage Area46 sq mi
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDME00107

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 18, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Belgrade

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Great Pond?

Great 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 Great Pond?

Great Pond is owned by Belgrade (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Great Pond built?

Great 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 Great Pond?

Great Pond serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Great Pond?

Great Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Great Pond last inspected?

Great Pond was last inspected on June 18, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.