Lucky Pond

Lucky Brook· Piscataquis, Maine· Built 1960· Rockfill· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lucky Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME)
Dam Length130 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage717 acre-ft
Normal Storage538 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
Year Modified1968
NID IDME00408

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

Plum Creek Maine Timberlands, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lucky Pond?

Lucky 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 Lucky Pond?

Lucky Pond is owned by Plum Creek Maine Timberlands, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lucky Pond built?

Lucky Pond was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lucky Pond?

Lucky Pond serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lucky Pond?

Lucky Pond has a dam height of 10 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.