Lower Togus Pond
Key Takeaway
Lower Togus Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 51.7% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 890 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00093 |
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
Worromuntogus Lake Assn
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Togus Pond?
Lower Togus 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 Lower Togus Pond?
Lower Togus Pond is owned by Worromuntogus Lake Assn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Togus Pond built?
Lower Togus 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 Lower Togus Pond?
Lower Togus Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower Togus Pond?
Lower Togus Pond has a dam height of 15 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.