Ice Pond

TR-Muscongus Bay· Lincoln, Maine· Built 1920· Earth· 13 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ice Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 41.6% in ME)
Dam Length140 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage390 acre-ft
Normal Storage312 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)
NID IDME00475

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

David & Cynthia Delong

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ice Pond?

Ice 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 Ice Pond?

Ice Pond is owned by David & Cynthia Delong (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ice Pond built?

Ice Pond was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Ice Pond?

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

How tall is Ice Pond?

Ice Pond has a dam height of 13 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.

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.