North Pond
Key Takeaway
North Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1890 and is 136 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 27.3% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 94 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 988 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 776 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 410 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1987 |
| NID ID | ME00310 |
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
Norway
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Pond?
North 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 North Pond?
North Pond is owned by Norway (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Pond built?
North Pond was completed in 1890, making it 136 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 North Pond?
North Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Pond?
North Pond has a dam height of 11 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 North Pond last inspected?
North Pond was last inspected on October 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.