Lovley's Dam

Lovleys Pond· Penobscot, Maine· Built 1974· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lovley's Dam is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 32.9% in ME)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDME96032

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: August 18, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Jason & Amy Lane

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lovley's Dam?

Lovley's Dam 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 Lovley's Dam?

Lovley's Dam is owned by Jason & Amy Lane (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lovley's Dam built?

Lovley's Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Lovley's Dam?

Lovley's Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Lovley's Dam?

Lovley's Dam 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 Lovley's Dam last inspected?

Lovley's Dam was last inspected on August 18, 1997. 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.