Long Pond
Key Takeaway
Long Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.9% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 506 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1989 |
| NID ID | ME00175 |
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 Long Pond?
Long 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 Long Pond?
Long 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 Long Pond built?
Long Pond was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Long Pond?
Long 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 Long Pond?
Long Pond has a dam height of 12 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 Long Pond last inspected?
Long Pond was last inspected on November 21, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.