Middle Range Pond
Key Takeaway
Middle Range Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 640 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1980 |
| NID ID | ME06103 |
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
Poland
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Range Pond?
Middle Range 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 Middle Range Pond?
Middle Range Pond is owned by Poland (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Range Pond built?
Middle Range Pond was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Middle Range Pond?
Middle Range Pond serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Middle Range Pond?
Middle Range 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.