Manhanock Pond
Key Takeaway
Manhanock Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1878 and is 148 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 119 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 420 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1878 (148 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00407 |
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
Sangerville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Manhanock Pond?
Manhanock 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 Manhanock Pond?
Manhanock Pond is owned by Sangerville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Manhanock Pond built?
Manhanock Pond was completed in 1878, making it 148 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 Manhanock Pond?
Manhanock Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Manhanock Pond?
Manhanock 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.
When was Manhanock Pond last inspected?
Manhanock Pond was last inspected on January 21, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.