Jones Pond
Key Takeaway
Jones Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 15 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 467 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00704 |
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
Carl Johnson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jones Pond?
Jones 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 Jones Pond?
Jones Pond is owned by Carl Johnson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jones Pond built?
Jones 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 Jones Pond?
Jones Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, 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 Jones Pond?
Jones Pond has a dam height of 7 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.